Dr. Feargus’ New Zealand Pet Health Blog
10 common flea control mistakes in New Zealand
The pitfalls Kiwi pet owners hit most with flea control, plus quick fixes. Weight bands, missed doses, damp mats and more.
Get rid of fleas fast in New Zealand: 90-day plan
A simple, proven 90-day plan for NZ homes. Treat every pet, tidy soft furnishings, keep a weekly rhythm, and choose trusted products.
NZ small-outdoor area flea control, made simple
Townhouse courtyards and small yards in New Zealand: flea control made simple
Public transport with pets in New Zealand: flea, tick and worm checklist
Keep bus and train trips with pets in NZ clean and parasite smart. Carrier tips, quick post-ride checks, storage safety, and trusted products.
Large family homes in NZ: a simple flea and tick plan
Keep big Kiwi households flea and tick smart. One shared schedule, simple room routines, laundry tips, and trusted products for dogs and cats.
Puppy school in NZ: flea and tick basics
Keep training nights simple and safe. Growth-based dosing, mat hygiene, calm routines, and trusted NZ products for puppies.
Parasite control for when staying at the bach
Keep bach sleepovers simple. Damp-mat fixes, visitor etiquette, quick tick checks, dose timing, and trusted NZ products.
Farmers market days with pets in NZ: flea and tick tips
Keep market mornings itch free in NZ. Crowd tips, mat hygiene, quick tick checks, and trusted flea and tick products for dogs and cats.
Ferry travel with pets in NZ: flea, tick and worm checklist
Keep ferry trips comfortable for NZ pets. What to pack, kennel or cabin choices, drying routines, dose timing, and trusted products.
Parasite control for large breed rural dogs in New Zealand
A practical flea and tick plan for big rural NZ dogs. Bush-edge ticks, scavenging risks, ute habits, kennel care, and trusted products.
Parasite control for small breed urban dogs in New Zealand
An easy parasite plan for NZ small dogs. Apartment tips, park habits, simple schedules, and trusted products.
Night-roaming cats in New Zealand: flea and tick guide
Keep NZ night roaming cats protected. Hunting risks, simple spot-on routine, home hygiene, and trusted product picks.
Flea guide for when going to the groomers
Keep grooming days itch free. Bath timing, mat hygiene, clear notes for your groomer, and trusted NZ products.
House sitters and pet sitters in New Zealand: parasite checklist
Make parasite prevention foolproof when someone else is caring for your pets in NZ. What to leave, how to brief, and trusted products.
After floods and storm clean ups in New Zealand: parasite considerations
What to do for fleas and ticks after NZ storms or floods. Drying sequence, safe storage, clean-up order, and trusted products.
Parasite control when you foster pets in New Zealand
Safe, simple parasite routines for NZ foster homes. Intake checks, isolation room, house schedule, cleaning and trusted products.
