It is a common affliction in household pets. Our little friends can become afflicted with a whole list of parasitic worms. These cannot only make our pets feel unwell but can also affect humans - in some rare cases causing serious health consequences.

For pets in the UK, it is the roundworm, otherwise known as Toxocara, and the tapeworm or E. Granulosus that pose the greatest risk to their owners. Unless you can keep your pet indoors constantly you will struggle to keep your pet out of contact with both these parasite nasties. The only method of reliable control is to worm your pet on a regular basis using recommended worming products such as Drontal.

If you travel frequently with your pets they will also become exposed to a wider range of parasites. Again, worming treatments such as Drontal are your only means of prevention. You are legally required to worm all dogs and cats that travel. This is in place not only to protect your pet from infection but also to prevent the spread of parasites from abroad across the UK.

There are other types of worms that can be prevented if the animal is not exposed to a likely source of infection. If you ensure your pet cat does not have fleas and you will reduce the risk of him catching the Dipylidium tapeworm for example. However a good worming tablet will provide that added security and provide effective protection against all parasites.

At Pharmacy2U we offer a range of affordable pet products including worming tablets and flea treatments, all of which are eligible for free UK delivery and next day delivery.

The common flea has a life cycle with four stages which makes the controlling of fleas on your dog or cat a complicated process if you let it get out of hand. If you have a flea infestation you have to be able to tackle all four stages so the best policy is one of prevention rather than cure.

Using Flea Treatment Products

To use flea treatment safely less is often more. Flea treatment involves disserting medication or chemicals to your pet and there using too much can be detrimental to your pet's well being. It is essential to follow the directions laid down by the manufacturer and use those that are appropriate for the species and weight of the animal. Cats can be particularly sensitive to substances used in flea treatment so choose one that is well respected and designed for them such as Frontline spot on for Cats.

Flea collars work either by producing a gas toxic to fleas or by being absorbed into the subcutaneous fat on the animal's body. The latter can be effective when killing adult fleas and it's also a good idea to put a flea collar in the vacuum cleaner to kill fleas there.

Spot-on treatments are those most highly recommended by vets with Frontline being one of the top brands. Frontline flea treatment is administered by applying the drops between your pet's shoulder blades and can last up to a month.

At Pharmacy2U we offer cheap flea treatment and worming tablets to keep your pets in peak condition. We have free delivery to all UK addresses, but if your matter is more urgent, we also have a next day delivery service on offer.