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Pet’s health at home: is your family safe from parasite-borne diseases?   

Pet care advice and top tips from MyPet to your pet
Fleas & ticks

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The parasites that affect your pet can also affect humans. When you protect your pet’s health, you protect yourself too.

Learn how pet parasites can transmit diseases to people

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What are the diseases that threaten both owners and their pets?

We know you’re concerned about your pet’s health and want to protect them from disease. But did you know that parasites such as ticks and fleas can also transmit illnesses to humans?

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Ticks on cats and other parasites that are a threat to your pet (and you)

What do you know about parasites, like ticks on cats, and the dangers they pose to you and your family? In this article, we will break down the risks, and explain what you can do about them. 

How to keep safe from parasite-borne diseases
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