How to effectively protect your dog against parasites?
Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance for your dog. They can transmit serious diseases such as piroplasmosis or leishmaniasis. Effective parasite protection is essential to ensure your dog's well-being all year round.
You can choose the type of antiparasitic that best suits your dog, such as antiparasitic oils, for example. Easy to apply, they help soothe in case of a bite.
The choice also depends on your dog's lifestyle. A dog that often goes out in the forest or in tall grass will need enhanced protection against ticks.
How to prevent and treat a flea or tick infestation?
Even with good protection, a dog can bring parasites home. It's therefore important to know how to react quickly.
How to tell if your dog has fleas?
Signs of a flea infestation are easy to spot:
Excessive scratching, especially around the neck and back.
Small black dots in the fur (flea droppings).
Skin irritations or hair loss.
How to safely remove a tick?
Ticks attach to the skin and can transmit diseases within a few hours. To remove them:
Use a tick remover to avoid leaving the head in the skin.
Turn gently until the tick detaches.
Disinfect the area and monitor for any inflammation.