Spring and good weather have finally arrived, which people and especially pet lovers enjoy so much. The days are longer, and we can spend much more time outside with our dogs. With the warmer temperatures, we can also make many more plans.
However, one of the most important things to consider when spring arrives is parasites and insects. After the cold winter, pets must be protected from insects and parasites, as many of them are harmful to their health.
Parasites and insects are small organisms that need to feed on different substances produced by living beings, such as animals, either inside them or on their surface. Most of them cause harm.
ARISTOPET, the social platform for the pet universe, spoke with Rocío Martín, a veterinarian at Clínica Arco Iris in Madrid, to obtain the basic and important guidelines for protecting pets at this time of year. Remember to visit your veterinarian regularly.
When should you start protecting pets from parasites?
Both dogs and cats should always be dewormed. To do this, every three months you should give your pet an oral deworming tablet recommended by your veterinarian, in order to eliminate all internal parasites.
However, with the arrival of warmer weather, other precautionary measures should be taken, such as an antiparasitic collar or a spot-on treatment.
Rocío emphasized that the ideal time to start using these two types of antiparasitic products is “when it starts to get warm, more or less in April. Once temperatures rise above 18 degrees. In areas with high temperatures, they should always be used, but in inland or northern areas of the peninsula, once temperatures reach 18 degrees”.
How can pets be protected from external parasites?
As mentioned above, the two most effective daily measures for protecting your pet from parasites are the collar and the spot-on treatment.
Rocío stated that both are equally effective when they are “high-end brands”.
Regarding the question of whether ARISTOCATS should be given a spot-on treatment or a collar, Rocío confirmed that “every cat that goes outside should wear its antiparasitic protection, whether a collar or a spot-on treatment, just like a dog. But if the cat does not go outside, it is not essential”.
Other products that help prevent your dog from becoming infested with parasites include the Insect Shield bandana or the Insect Shield vest, which are specifically designed to repel insects. These accessories are treated with permethrin. Permethrin is a compound that is harmless to both people and animals and repels small insects such as fleas and ticks.
In addition, at ARISTOSHOP you can discover more accessories, such as blankets, beds or cushions that repel insects. All these accessories are perfect for fully enjoying nature with your ARISTODOG, as well as camping trips and excursions to the countryside without worrying about parasites.
Other useful products for repelling insects such as lice, fleas, and ticks include sprays or shampoos made with specific substances that repel these types of parasites in pets.
Which regions of Spain require the most precautionary measures?
According to Rocío, “the Levante and Andalusia regions, as well as humid areas and places near rivers, are the most dangerous, where leishmaniasis is prevalent”. Throughout the peninsula, but especially “on the plateau and in inland areas, fleas and ticks are prevalent”.
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Rocío Martín, registered veterinarian in Madrid
Clínica Veterinaria Arco Iris
Calle de Valverde, 48
Madrid 28004
Phone: 915325689