Dr. Feargus’ New Zealand Pet Health Blog
Year round parasite calendar for New Zealand
A simple month-by-month plan for NZ. Dosing cadence, seasonal tweaks, cleaning rhythm, and trusted products for dogs and cats.
Worming puppies and kittens in New Zealand
Safe, simple worm control for NZ puppies and kittens. When to start, how often, hygiene tips, and trusted product picks.
How to read flea and tick product labels in New Zealand
A simple label guide for NZ pet owners. Species, weight bands, ages, dosing intervals, water advice, warnings, and trusted examples.
Value vs premium flea and tick options in New Zealand 2025
Decide between value and premium pet parasite protection in NZ. What matters most, convenience vs coverage, and trusted picks for dogs and cats.
Working dogs in New Zealand: parasite control made simple
A practical flea and tick plan for NZ working dogs. Kennel hygiene, ute habits, dose timing, and trusted products.
Pregnant and lactating dogs in New Zealand: parasite control
Safe, practical parasite control for NZ bitches before, during and after whelping. Vet first steps, home hygiene, and what to discuss about products.
Flea treatment for sensitive skin dogs in New Zealand
What works for sensitive skin dogs in NZ. Chews vs collars, bathing and grooming tips, simple home routine, and trusted products.
All in one parasite protection in New Zealand
The pros and cons of all in one parasite protection for NZ pets. When it makes sense, what to consider, and trusted products.
Flea control for dogs that hike in the bush in New Zealand
A trail-ready plan for NZ bush dogs. Nightly tick checks, paw and coat care, simple dosing rhythm, and trusted products.
Flea control for dogs that visit beaches and rivers in New Zealand
A water-smart parasite plan for NZ dogs that love beaches and rivers. Dose timing, rinse and dry routine, ear care, and trusted products.
Flea control for dogs that ride in the ute a lot in New Zealand
Keep ute-riding dogs protected. Cab and tray hygiene, heat-safe storage, quick tick checks after farm runs, and trusted NZ product picks.
Flea control for coastal holiday home pets in New Zealand
Keep bach trips flea and tick free. Sand and salt tips, damp-bedding fixes, quick daily checks, and trusted NZ product picks for dogs and cats.
Flea control for suburban backyard dogs in New Zealand
A backyard-friendly parasite plan for NZ dogs. Lawn and deck habits, quick tick checks after walks, simple dosing rhythm, and trusted products.
Flea control for apartment dwelling cats in New Zealand
Do apartment cats in NZ need flea prevention? Why hitchhiker fleas matter, an easy weekly clean, calm spot-on technique, and trusted product picks.
Flea control for retirees and older owners in New Zealand
A low-effort parasite plan for seniors. Simple reminders, easy product formats, light cleaning, and trusted NZ options for dogs and cats.
Flea control for families with babies or toddlers in New Zealand
Keep pets protected and little ones safe. Practical dosing times, sandpit hygiene, cleaning tips, and trusted NZ products for dogs and cats.
