Effective parasite prevention prevents significant discomfort and disease in companion dogs.
Dogs with untreated flea infestations experience chronic itching, skin damage, and anaemia. Those with tick-transmitted diseases suffer from systemic illness that is often serious and sometimes fatal. Effective parasite prevention is one of the most straightforward and high-impact welfare interventions an owner can provide. Under-treating due to cost or scepticism about prevention results in preventable suffering.