Pete the Vet: How to protect your pet from fleas and ticks 

"ESCCAP recommends that all pet owners take simple year-round steps to protect their pets and homes against fleas and ticks."

Pete the Vet: As we move into the Irish summer, temperatures are rising. The impact of warmer weather on external parasites (i.e. fleas and ticks) can be dramatic in three ways.

As we move into the Irish summer, temperatures are rising. The impact of warmer weather on external parasites (such as fleas and ticks) can be dramatic in three ways.

First, the physical activity of creepy crawlies is directly influenced by the ambient temperature. The warmer the weather, the faster they move around.