Summer is also a time for dogs to travel and spend time outdoors, but it is also a time when the risk of external parasites increases significantly. The warm and humid environment creates ideal conditions for ticks and fleas, which are not only unpleasant but can also transmit serious diseases.
Ticks are known to transmit certain infections, and fleas can cause allergic reactions. Regular protection against external parasites should therefore be part of every dog’s health care.
It is equally important not to forget about regular deworming . Internal parasites, such as roundworms or tapeworms, can survive in a dog’s body for a long time without causing any noticeable symptoms, but they can still negatively affect its condition, digestion and overall vitality. Some of them can also pose a risk to humans. Regular deworming of your dog helps prevent these problems and allows you to keep it in the best possible condition.
How can you protect your dog from external and internal parasites while traveling?
To protect dogs from external parasites (such as ticks and fleas), there are a number of over-the-counter products – e.g. tablets, pipettes, sprays or collars. For internal parasites (such as roundworms and tapeworms), e.g. tablets are also freely available. Some of the over-the-counter products against parasites can also be purchased with meat flavor, which is why dogs take them without any problems. The advantage of tablets, especially in summer, is that bathing or shampooing does not reduce their effectiveness . So your dog can bathe during summer fun without any worries and the effectiveness of the product remains the same.
How often is it recommended to give a dog appropriate over-the-counter anti-parasitic protection?
It is recommended to protect your dog against external parasites during the tick season, which lasts approximately from spring to autumn . The protection should be renewed regularly, as its effectiveness is limited in time. For longer-term protection (protection for several months), you can also purchase over-the-counter tablets in practical packs of several pieces.
To protect against internal parasites , adult dogs should be dewormed at least every 3 months (1). In certain cases, it may be advisable to deworm your dog more frequently (e.g. puppies or if your dog lives in a household with young children). It is best to make sure your dog is adequately protected against parasites before traveling.
Why might it be appropriate to combine over-the-counter products against external and internal parasites?
The combination of protection against external parasites and regular deworming can be considered one of the most effective ways to try to prevent complications that parasites can cause . Thanks to proper care, your dog can enjoy summer activities to the fullest, whether it is walks in nature, swimming or traveling, without his health being unnecessarily threatened by unwelcome parasites. A properly selected over-the-counter anti-parasitic protection is therefore suitable not only at home, but also on the go.