Fleas, ticks and other parasites aren't just annoying.

Fleas can transmit tapeworm and cause anaemia, while ticks are well-known carriers of many harmful conditions, including Biliary fever.

Heartworm is an even graver threat. Mosquitoes can transmit the parasite to pets in just one bite. As the name suggests, heartworms live in the heart, and they can also thrive in the lungs and blood vessels and can damage internal organs and lung disease and heart failure.

Sadly, many pets don't show symptoms of heartworm infection until the disease is advanced, if at all. While there is treatment for canines, there is no heartworm cure for cats. Administering regular preventative medication can keep your pet free from parasites all year round.