Worming

At Borden Lane we recommend that you worm your pet on a regular basis from two weeks of age even if you do not see any signs of worms. This is important not only to protect your pet from worm infestations and their side effects but also from a public health point of view. Toxocara eggs and larvae can be picked up by children playing in parks and gardens, which can lead to serious health problems if ingested.

We stock a wide range of cat and dog worming products and our veterinary nurses will be pleased to advise which is the most suitable for your pet. If you find it difficult to administer worm tablets to your pets, they will be happy to do this for you at their nurses clinics free of charge.

In line with British Small Animal Veterinary Association recommendations, we advise that kittens and puppies should be wormed every two weeks from two weeks of age and every month until six months of age. We recommend adult cats and dogs should be wormed every two or three months at least. Cats and dogs living with small children we advise to be wormed monthly for the rest of their lives. We do send out quarterly reminder cards for most worming products.