Healthcare Updates

This months hot topic - Lungworm!! 

First the Bad News

We would like to take this opportunity to alert you to your dog's increasing risk from lungworm. This is the only UK parasite which is potentially fatal to your dog. For specific information see our lungworm handout or visit www.lungworm.co.uk

Now the Good News

Since late 2010 we now have available a licensed product to prevent this parasite causing disease in your dog. By applying this easy to use spot-on we can prevent lungworm and also fleas, mites, roundworms and lice in on on your dog. See below.

The cost to you for a fully integrated parasite prevention programme is less than the products we currently have available.

However it is important to remember that no single product can prevent all the parasite risks, which threaten both humans and our canine companions.

CONCERNED? CONFUSED?

Then take a few minutes to answer these questions to establish the risks for you and your dog.

Does your dog explore in your garden or when out for a walk?

RISKS:- Lungworm, Flea, Roundworms, Tapeworms, Ticks, Mites, Lice

Does your dog have access to standing water and intentionally or inadvertently eat slugs, snails or frogs?

RISKS:- Lungworm

Do you exercise your dog in area e.g. Mendips, Goblin Coombe, Quantocks, Exmoor where ticks carry Lymes Disease?

RISKS:- Lymes Disease

If you have answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, we recommend you follow these integrated parasite prevention strategies which will minimise your use of medications and maximise parasite protection

Parasite Prevention Strategies

Monthly Spot-On    Treat against lungworm, fleas, mites, roundworms, lice

Twice Yearly           Treat against tapeworm. Between treatments do check  your dog's faeces for rice grain like tapeworm segments.

Tick Awareness       Even if you are currently using either a tick killing or a  tick repelling product, we alway recommend that you check through your dog's coat daily and remove any attached ticks safely with a tick hook.

In low risk situation we recommend the use of the above monthly spot-on and removing any attached ticks daily with a tick hook

In high risk situation,i.e. you have a local tick infestation ( usually Spring and Autumn) or travel to a known Lymes Disease area, we recommend a tick repellent spot-on. This medication is fatal to cats and must be applied carefully to your dog  

Parasite Prevention Strategies - Cost of Treatments

When we compare the prices of our current worm tablets and flea treatment with the new spot on which includes lungworm prevention, we can offer you these savings!

Buy 3 months of New Monthly Spot-On                You Save £5

Small Dog ( < 10kg)        £19.81 / 3 months

Medium Dog ( 10  25kg) £21.94 / 3 months

Large Dog ( 25 - 40kg)    £26.88/ 3 months

Giant Dog  (>40kg)      Price dependant on weight of dog 

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Buy 6 months of New Monthly Spot-On             You save £10

You receive one Free Tick Hook worth £4, plus One free Dose of Tapeworm tablets worth over £7 for a 40kg dog - Total potential Savings of £21

Small Dog ( < 10kg)        £35.65/ 6 months

Medium Dog ( 10  25kg) £39.47/ 6 months

Large Dog ( 25 - 40kg)    £48.40/ 6 months

Giant Dog  (>40kg)      Price dependant on weight of dog 

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Buy 12 months of New Monthly Spot-On             You save £20

You receive one Free Tick Hook worth £4, plus Two free Doses of Tapeworm tablets worth over £14 for a 40kg dog - Total potential Savings of £38

Small Dog ( < 10kg)        £71.30/ 12 months

Medium Dog ( 10  25kg) £78.94/ 12 months

Large Dog ( 25 - 40kg)    £96.80/ 12 months

Giant Dog  (>40kg)      Price dependant on weight of dog 

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Preventative Healthcare Plans

There has never been a better time to join our preventative healthcare plans and receive all the above benefits and more..........

From £9.50 / month direct debit or a cost effective annual payment your benefits include:-

• The above parasite prevention treatments
• annual veterinary health assessment and booster vaccination
• nurse treatment applications and advice
• additional savings of up to £100 / year on veterinary treatments, diets and other healthcare services.

Click here for more details!

  http://greenpasturesvets.co.uk/preventative-healthcare-plans.htm

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