CAT PARASITES

Finding fleas on your cat can feel overwhelming, but knowing exactly what to do next can stop an infestation in its tracks and keep your pet protected for the long term.

From a single mosquito bite to severe organ damage, heartworm disease poses a silent but significant threat to our pets. Here’s how to recognise the signs, understand the risks, and protect your companions through effective prevention.

It can take three months or more to get an infestation under control, so prevention is definitely better than cure.

Fleas can be distressing for your pet, however they are more than just a nuisance. Fleas can cause skin disease and transmit infectious ......

Generally, ticks are of most importance as vectors of pathogens affecting both companion animals and humans...

For an existing tick infestation, visible ticks should be removed as soon as possible with purpose-designed removal tools.

The two mite species most commonly infesting cats are cat mange mites and ear mites.

Learn more about the lifecycle of cat mange mites and ear mites.

Intestinal worms in cats are common and they are also very treatable. 

Common intestinal worms in cats in Malaysia include roundworms, hookworms and tapeworms.

Although heartworm infection is less common in cats than in dogs, nevertheless, heartworm disease in cat is important as it is a serious and potentially fatal disease

Heartworm infected cats are usually asymptomatic and clinical presentation may take either an acute or a chronic course. 

Many pet owners think parasites only affect dogs and cats, but they can infect humans too. Learn how to protect your pets and family from parasites.