Protect your pets.

Posted by Aimee
June 9, 2008

I got a great email recently that I want to share to help remind all pet parents to protect their pets from the increased risk of worms, such as heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms, that harm pets.

While many dog owners are aware of the risks, some cat lovers in the U.S. are not aware of how at-risk their pets may be. In fact, a recent survey by the American Pet Product Manufacturers Association (APPMA) revealed that more than a third of the 90 million cats in the U.S. have not seen a vet in the past year. The statistic is staggering considering the simple steps available to protect felines from common, year-round, and potentially deadly parasites they can contract from mosquitoes, sandboxes, dirt, and standing water. Even indoor cats are at risk of contracting the same parasites, which come inside via shoes, open doors and windows, and other pets.

In response to the consumer need for increased awareness of the risks of feline parasites, Bayer Animal Health has added new information to its Web site about the risks posed by worms and tips to protect cats. The Web site, www.petparents.com, includes an interactive section that allows cat owners to uncover parasites in their own homes and backyards from a cat’s point-of-view.

In addition, anyone can post an image linking the section to their own Web site
or blog, keeping the risk finder and preventive tips a click away. Additionally, they can quickly spread the word to other cat owners about the importance of knowing common feline parasites, including heartworms and intestinal worms, by using the send-to-a-friend feature. Please visit www.petparents.com for additional information.

For more information about parasites that may be living in your home and yard, and tips for protecting your cat, please log on to www.petparents.com.

Thanks Elizabeth for the great reminder, and for the link to an informative website for pet parents too!

news

If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.

Comments

No comments yet.

Leave a comment

(required)

(required)