sueyh Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 We are off on holiday to spain with the dogs. Does anyone know if it is advisable to treat the dogs for worms etc to go to Spain. Have heard that there may be some nasty poisonous caterpillars around at this time of year, so will try to avoid them.Suey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 If your normal worming, flea treatment and injection programme is up to date, you shouldn't need to top up. It's not a legal requirement as it is to go to the UK if that's what you refer to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PossumGirl Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 The caterpiller things are in pine trees. Apparently the problem is that the little hairs on their bodies are highly allergenic (for pets AND people). The problem is that the dogs are more likely to get a bigger dose. I understand you should be able to see them, they walk in a line along the pine branches.You should be okay if you stay out of pine forests.PG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/711489/ShowPost.aspxIs it not written "I'll go to the foot of our stairs?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 If you normally use Frontline on the dogs may be good to change over to Advantix for your visit to Spain. this from my vet who says there have been cases of leichmaniosis - spelling - (from mosquitoes) in Southern France and Spain. Advantiw protects against this as well as fleas and ticks. It isn't compulsory but might be worth changing for that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabell Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 We got collars from our vet for all 3 dogs and 2 cats, these collars prevent ticks etc and also sandfly which is really common in spain.Annabell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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