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30/01/2025
Parasite treatments are important for protecting your pet’s health and welfare, but as with any medicine, they will only be safe and effective if used correctly.
Here are our top tips to keep your pet safe when using these treatments:
✅ Only use products for the animal they’re prescribed for — they may harm others.
✅ Use the right product for the species — eg never use a dog product on a cat.
✅ Follow your vet’s advice on treatment frequency and when to finish the course.
✅ Avoid your pet’s eyes, ears and mouth when applying spot-on treatments, and make sure other animals can’t groom or lick them.
BSAVA BVZS British Veterinary Zoological Society