The female flea lays her eggs on the host, which then hatches into larvae before becoming an adult flea.

Cat fleas can transmit parasites and infections to dogs, cats and even to people.  Bartonella, murine typhus, apedermatitis. tapeworm Dipylidium caninum transmitted when an immature flea is swallowed by pets or people.

It is so important to keep up a regular flea treatment for your pets and around the home.

The infection usually  causes mild flu-like symptoms, but healthy adults genrlly do not show any symptoms. However people with a weakened immune system, such as AIDS patients or pregnant women, may become seriously ill, and it can occasionally be fatal. The parasite can cause encephalitis an inflammation of the brain and neurologic diseases, and can also affect the heart, liver, inner ear and eyes.

The most common way for a cat to become infected with toxoplasmosis is by eating  infected prey such as rodents & birds, it is also possible for a cat to become infected by eating raw meat.

We strongly believe the best pets are rescued

I remember the smell of mums perfume or those really strong-smelling air fresheners used to make me fell sick every time, and it’s very much the same for our furry friends.

Next time you’re taking your cats to the Vets, The Cattery, or just for that Sunday drive, spear a thought for the poor little fur baby, and go easy on the perfumes.

• with approximately 5 million companion animals in New Zealand.
• 68% of households own  a CA.
• New Zealanders are the worlds greatest cat owners – total feline population around 1.419 million.
• 48% of households own 1 or more cats.
• NZ  total canine population – 700,000.
• 29% of households own a dog.
• 10% of NZ households own fish 1.678 that’s an avg of 9 per household.
• 6% of NZ households around 5 birds each.
• The majority of CA are found in urban areas.
• New Zealanders spend around $1583.8 million a year on where CA’s
• $766 million is spent on food, that’s almost 50%
• we spend $358 million a year on Veterinary services
• $166 million on healthcare products.
• Dogs – The avg household would spend $1571 per year caring for their dogs.
• Cats – The avg household would spend $838 per year caring for their cats.

Don’t forget, your pets need to be de-sexed and microchipped

For more fascinating facts pick up a copy of the Welfare Pulse

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