Avoid a Trip to the Emergency Vet: Your Pet’s Summer Safety Checklist
The Australian summer is made for sunshine, barbecues, and long days outdoors with your pets. Let’s be honest—it’s been a long year, and we all...
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VetLand Hospital & Emergency
Jul 28, 2025 5:16:28 PM
One less thing to forget. One more way to protect.
If you’ve ever found a flea on your dog or pulled off a tick, you know how unsettling it is. Beyond the discomfort, fleas and ticks carry real risks.
Paralysis ticks are especially dangerous, capable of causing severe illness—or even death.
For many Aussie pet families, parasite protection is a routine part of life… but “routine” doesn’t always mean “easy.”
Most flea and tick treatments need to be given monthly or every few months. That sounds simple enough—until life happens.
You forget a dose, run out at the wrong time, or your dog refuses to take the tablet. Some dogs hate the taste. Others squirm or sulk at the smell of topical treatments.
And in our very busy lives, staying on schedule can be a challenge. Surely, we can all relate!
The good news? There’s now a new option available that makes parasite prevention simpler, more consistent, and less stressful for everyone.

Imagine protecting your dog from pesky fleas and nasty ticks for a full 12 months—with just one medication that they can receive at the same time as their yearly vaccinations?
This vet-administered option offers reliable, long-lasting coverage without the hassle of monthly treatments. No pills to hide. No oily back-of-the-neck mess. No missed doses.
It starts working quickly and keeps your dog protected all year. Because it's given by a vet, you can trust it's safe, accurate, and monitored.
With so many flea, tick, and worming products on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Some are topical, some are chewable, and some cover more than others.
What works for one dog may not be the best for another. That’s why we’re here to help.

If you’re unsure what to choose, our team is here to help. Curious whether this once-a-year injectable is right for your dog?
Book a consult for a considered, professional opinion that takes into account your pet and lifestyle.
Our trained technicians can talk you through your options and help you make the best choice for your dog’s health, lifestyle, and comfort.
Protect your loyal companion with a plan that works for both of you—easy, effective, and tailored to their needs.
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