Preventative healthcare
Parasite protection & vaccinations for pets
The best way to protect your pet’s long-term wellbeing is to prevent problems before they start. At STAR Vets, our preventative care focuses on two essentials: parasite protection and routine vaccinations, supported by regular health checks and tailored veterinary advice.
Book a preventative care consultParasite protection: fleas, worms and ticks
Parasites can affect pets all year round. They don’t just cause discomfort — some can spread disease and pose risks to people and other pets. A consistent, preventative plan is far more effective than waiting for symptoms to appear.
Why prevention matters
- Fleas can multiply quickly and trigger itching, skin irritation and, in severe cases, anaemia.
- Worms are often picked up when pets swallow infected fleas while grooming.
- Lungworm in dogs can be serious and may be encountered around slugs, snails and damp areas.
- Ticks are common in grassy areas and should be removed correctly with a tick tool.
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Spotting a problem early
Signs such as scratching, irritated skin, weight loss, digestive upset or lethargy may indicate a parasite issue. However, prevention through the correct combination of flea, worm and tick treatments tailored to your pet is the most reliable way to keep them protected.
Book a preventative care consultVaccinations and annual boosters
Vaccination is a vital part of preventative healthcare. Vaccines protect pets from highly infectious and potentially fatal diseases while helping to safeguard the wider pet population.
What vaccinations protect against
Dogs can be vaccinated against parvovirus, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and kennel cough.
Cats can be protected from cat flu viruses, infectious enteritis and feline leukaemia.
Rabbits are vaccinated against myxomatosis and both strains of viral haemorrhagic disease.
Why annual boosters are important
Vaccinations typically protect pets for up to 12 months. Annual boosters help maintain immunity and ensure continued protection. Each vaccination appointment also includes a full nose-to-tail health check with a vet, allowing early detection of other health concerns.
Book a preventative care consultA complete preventative care plan
Together, consistent parasite control, timely vaccinations and regular health checks form a comprehensive preventative healthcare strategy to help pets stay healthier for longer and avoid many serious, preventable conditions.