Is Your Dog Really Protected Against Parasites?

Among the many kinds of care we need to give our four-legged furry companion, protecting them against the main parasites that can affect them is one of them. And not just them, since most of these parasites can also be transmitted to humans.

Hence the importance of keeping our dog properly de-wormed, both for their health and for ours. Let's look at the key points to keep in mind.

Protection Against Fleas and Ticks

These are the best-known parasites, although not the only ones, since lice (different from fleas) can also affect them. To protect our dog against fleas and ticks, we have several interesting and highly effective options available:

• Anti-parasite collar
• Anti-parasite tablets
• Anti-parasite spot-on pipettes

Depending on the environment around you, you'll need to use one or several of these options at the same time. A city dog will be protected with just one of them, while if our dog lives in a rural environment, it's better to combine at least two of them.

Protection Against Internal Parasites

Commonly known as worms, some of them are visible in our dog's stool. But most of them aren't. That is, our dog can be infected with internal parasites and, in turn, pass them on to us.

This is why regular internal deworming is highly advisable, preventing the appearance or spread of this type of intestinal parasite. We also recommend a full annual vet check-up, since some parasites such as giardia require more specific treatment to get rid of them.

The Importance of Choosing High-Quality Products

You can find plenty of brands when it comes to choosing an anti-parasite product, but remember that not all of them are equally effective at protecting our dog. That's why we always recommend focusing on high-quality products, which guarantee that protection.

It's also vitally important to correctly choose the online store where you buy these products, since properly storing them matters to keep their effectiveness intact — somewhere that can recommend the best anti-parasite tablets for dogs and/or offer you personalized advice based on your dog's actual needs.

A high-quality online pet products store won't just offer us every option we need for our dog — it will also advise us on which are the best options, the most effective, and of course, the ones with the best value for money.

Nutritional Supplements and Home Remedies

Adding a bit of grated carrot to our dog's food can help keep certain internal parasites at bay, just as adding a bit of vinegar during their bath can help ward off some fleas.

But we shouldn't forget that these are home remedies whose effectiveness is highly questionable. When it comes to protecting our dog against parasites, the best options (the most effective ones) are, without a doubt, the ones mentioned above. And not only for their health — also for ours, since let's not forget they live with us.