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Interested to hear about the most recent veterinary advice or the newest research on dogs and cats? We've made it easy for you and compiled the most important information for pet parents, below.
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Itch Pet provides flea, tick and worm treatments for cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes. Itch Flea treatment, Itch Wormer Tablets and Itch Wormer Spot On Plus for cats are recommended specifically, based on pet weight, age and lifestyle. Itch has a qualified team of veterinary SQPs to help to ensure all flea, tick and worm treatments are safe and effective. Get to know all about the importance of Itch’s expert team, and their major tips to every pet parent. Scroll to find out!
Is permethrin safe around cats?
Permethrin is highly toxic to cats and should never be used on or around cats and kittens. Dog flea treatment products and household flea sprays usually contain pyrethroids, such as permethrin and pyrethrin, and these should never be used on or near a cat.
Why is my dog constantly itching, scratching and biting?
If your dog won’t stop itching, scratching, or biting, it can be frustrating and also kind of worrying. Occasional scratching is completely normal, but constant irritation is often a sign that something isn’t right. Understanding the root cause is the first step toward helping your dog feel comfortable again. Let’s look into the most common reasons behind excessive scratching, biting, and itching, and what you can do to fix it!
Best vacuum cleaner for pet owners
Pet hair coming out of your ears? We’ve rounded up the best vacuum cleaners to zap up all that fluff (and any pet fleas, if you have them). Scroll to which vacuum cleaner we think is the holy grail for any pet parent this year!
Where can you buy flea treatment?
Most pet owners believe you can only get flea treatment from the vets and even then, it should be prescribed. We’re here to tell you that’s not correct and you have a choice over what flea treatment you give your cat or dog. Keep reading to find out what the best flea treatment is for your pet and where you can buy it from!
Should we have dogs in the office?
Since the introduction of remote working, the modern workplace has changed a lot over the last 5 years. Some offices have even brought in a new type of colleague, the dog. As more and more companies see the benefits, dogs in the office are becoming a well loved part of the working day.
There’s lots of research (which we’ll go into) that shows the benefit of dogs being in the office… So much so that we believe every office should be letting dogs come in! Keep reading to find out how to persuade your boss to let your pet come with you to work or you can just scroll to see cute office dog pictures - we know that's all you really care about.
Ticks on pets on holiday
Brits abroad? More like ticks abroad! As the Summer kicks off and we all jet off to somewhere sunny, keep your wits about you and your pet when it comes to ticks. British tourists are being warned about ‘monster ticks’ that are spreading across Europe.
Designer dogs are more prone to tick bites
Calling all poodle owners (cross-breeds included)! Your dog breed is the most at risk of getting tick bites… Read on to find out more and most importantly, how to prevent those pesky ticks.