Do you have questions about your cat or dog’s health? Seresto Flea and Tick Control collar have called on the TV vet and animal expert, Rory Cowlam, to answer your questions - £200 voucher to be won

[BellaMumsnet]

Please note, we are no longer taking questions on this thread.

Whatever life may bring, our pets are always there to love us unconditionally. As an important part of the family, it’s only right we treat them with the utmost care they deserve. With this in mind, Rory Cowlam, Seresto’s expert vet, will be on hand to help answer your questions on your cat’s or dog’s healthcare.

Here’s some more information about Rory the Vet:

“Rory is a respected voice within the veterinary industry with an ever-growing career in broadcast. His warmth and knowledge shine through on his regular appearances on programmes such as ITV's Lorraine, BBC's Blue Peter, CBBC HQ as well as BBC Breakfast and Sky News. A graduate from the Royal Veterinary College in 2015 he has since gone on to a full-time career as a member of the Neighbourhood vet practice based in East Dulwich, London. Rory's ethos is based around education and communication which saw him become an Amazon best-selling author in 2020 with his debut book ‘Secret Life of a Vet’ published by Hodder.”

Here’s what Seresto has to say:

“You don’t want to be thinking about fleas and ticks when you should be enjoying play time with your pet! We at Seresto are keen to ensure that nothing gets in the way of the special bond between you and your pet. We know life is busy, and monthly flea and tick treatments can feel like just another thing to try and remember. That’s why Seresto collars provide 7-8 continuous months of flea and tick protection, allowing you to forget monthly treatments once and for all. Give your pet Seresto - the long-lasting flea and tick protection that lets pets play on!”

So whether you have a question on how to prevent your pet from getting fleas and ticks, or maybe this is the first time you’ve had a dog and want to make sure you’re doing everything you can to keep them happy and healthy, post your question on this thread for Rory the Vet to answer. Rory will be back on the week of the 3rd May to answer some of your questions.

Everyone who shares a question on the thread below will be entered into a prize draw where one lucky Mumsnet user will win a £200 voucher for a store of their choice (from a list).

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

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[ARudeTerriblePerson]

Our 12-year-old Border Terrier is very reluctant to start eating these days. Once I get him to start - usually with a small treat, which has to vary - he will polish off a bowl. What can I do to get him to eat? Are there any brands with a strong smell and taste for old dogs? He is mainly on Cesar Senior, but isn't exactly keen to eat it. He does eat grass and vomit more often, and this week very often. He is not underweight.

[BlackKittyKat]

We are due to move house with our cat who is around 10 years old. We are relocating and will need to take him on a 4 hour car journey (if no stops). He has only been in the car once when we brought him back from the rescue centre.
What can we do to make the process easier for him? We are really worried about how he will cope.

[Commonparenth00d]

@DoctorBambino

What is the best way to introduce a dog to a new baby?

The key to make this happen is taking little steps. You should first give your dog something that has the smell of your children. Then you should let your dog getting close to the children a couple of times per day. In a week, they should probably be best friends!

[SleepyMathematician]

My dog reacts badly to spot ons (they seem to hurt her skin, she hides from me for days and is under the weather afterwards) so she has tablets or chews. Would a collar give similar problems?

Also, I pet her a lot and she often has her head close to my face. My dogs also sniff and nuzzle each other a lot. Is this ok with the collars?

[SleepyMathematician]

Another one - my elderly rescue dog used to eat her poo when she first came to us many years ago - we think as a result of the very poor conditions she’d been kept in.
She got over it but in recent months has been obsessed with eating poo again. Is this a sign of old age/ creeping dementia or could she have a nutritional deficiency (she’s fed a high quality food)?

[GloriaSicTransitMundi]

Ever since I saw a cat with a dreadful collar injury (paw through the collar, horrific wound) I don't put collars on my cats. Does Seresto have drops instead?

[Sunnyday321]

@sheilads105
Hi , I also have an indoor cat and we did not treat him for fleas . We found fleas on him, so now treat monthly . We think caught from a recent trip to the vets or possibly we took one into the house !

[sheilads105]

[quote Sunnyday321]@sheilads105
Hi , I also have an indoor cat and we did not treat him for fleas . We found fleas on him, so now treat monthly . We think caught from a recent trip to the vets or possibly we took one into the house ![/quote]
Thanks for the heads-up @Sunnyday321

[LadyPoison]

Why only the 2 sizes of collars?

My dog is 10kg and wears the vet prescribed "large" Seresto collar which seems a high dose for a rather small dog ( fox terrier) given that dogs come in very much larger sizes than him but would wear the same collar. I get that more of the collar is in contact with the neck of a bigger dog but I'd be much happier with an intermediate size.

[Sweetpea1532]

We rescued 4 kittens at 2 months old...they've all been " fixed". They are now 10 months and are indoors only.. Recently one of the males has started annoying the other 2 males and the female by waiting until they are asleep and then licking their bum hole( sorry, too much info! But a real life problem) he has recently started doing it more frequently. HELP!
About the flea treatment...since they are indoor only would you still suggest a flea treatment...I can't put collars on them as they figured out how to escape them or have gotten their paws stuck through them.
Thank you for any advice!

[trevorandsimon]

Why does my little dog do pig impressions after a walk? She'll snort and snuffle and grunt like a pig for several minutes like she can't can't her breath, then it stops.

[frogface69]

My elderly cat, 15 years old has recently started to snore. Really loud. She wakes herself up sometimes. Could there be a medical reason for this? She is fine in herself.

[Sacreblue]

What might a cat have/be treated with if they affectionately rub your face and then you break out with contact dermatitis?

One of mine likes sitting behind people’s heads on chairs and occasionally will send a paw round to your cheek to ‘pull’ your face round to them - then they give an affectionate head bump

Unfortunately this breaks me out in contact dermatitis in that spot!

She has no obvious fleas/ticks or even spots herself - does she need a trip to the vet or do we need to just keep refusing that specific affectionate gesture because we’ve developed an allergy to our own cat :(

[StuntNun]

My cat is treated monthly with a combined spot on flea, tick and worm treatment. However because he spends so much time outdoors he is still getting flea bites. Would a second flea product such as a collar help prevent these bites?

[RoseDog]

Can my cat and dog catch fleas from each other?

I treat the cat regularly with spot on treatments but not the dog as she has skin issues but I do check the dog for fleas and ticks, she's white, short haired, almost bald in areas so easy to check but I should I use something anyway?

[Sid98]

How much do i need to walk the dog as its my first time having a dog and we walks it whenever we can

[digginthedancingqueen]

Which is the best dog for allergies? I think am allergic to Yorkshire Terriers but seem ok with cockapoos.

[kennelmaid]

I'd like to ask about vestibular syndrome. My dog had this. It came on suddenly - his eyes were darting around in his head and he was staggering with uncoordinated movements. We were convinced he'd had a stroke. Our vet told us to bring him in and prepare ourselves for the worst, which was extremely distressing. We searched the internet with his symptoms and it came up with vestibular disease, which the vet hadn't even mentioned at all. Within 2 days he was completely back to normal, no meds, it was as though it had never happened yet I'm convinced our vet would have advised having him put to sleep, completely unnecessarily.

I want this disease to be widely publicized so that no dog's life is ended because of it.

[10milewalk]

Now the weather is getting warmer I worry about my little puppy picking up ticks when we're out walking, should I spray him with a repellent before going out and if so which one would you recommend?

[mummyuk86]

I regularly use a preventative treatment for fleas on my dog but i'm still seeing fleas in my house - how is this possible and what can i do?

[Sacreblue]

The replies are for the week of the 3rd - on the 3rd or any update on exact date @BellaMumsnet?

not that my face needs help as much as my cats

[flowersanam]

How do i get the kids to not be afraid of petting the cats as they are scared the cat may scratch them

[LittleDeeAndME]

I have a dog and a cat, who get on really well, but I find it difficult a feeding times, the dog gets quite territorial, and wants to eat the cats food, so I have to put him in the living room, any tips on how others manage to feed without a drama - also is it true that a dog can eat cat food without any side effects, but cat should stay well clear of dog food- or is it 'an old wives tale'. Thanks

[Lotsachocolateplease]

My 4 year old cat seems to always have fleas. He’s treated once a month with frontline, previously used advantage but it wasn’t getting fully rid of them. However frontline seems a bit better but I always find one or two on him, there’s probably more! What can I do to fully eradicate these pests?
(I have treated the house and the areas he sleeps)

[CharlieSocial]

My long haired is brushed thoroughly every day or second day yet he still vomits up hair balls on a weekly basis.
Brushing seems to dislodge his excess fur and while a lot comes away in the brush, clearly a lot is still left loose which he ingests.
Am I doing the right thing by grooming him often and how can I stop him bringing up furballs in the house on a regular basis?