School holidays with kids and pets: parasite tips
Introduction
School holidays mean parks, beaches, sleepovers and travel. Parasite routines slip just when exposure rises. Use this quick guide to keep protection steady.
Home base checklist
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Cover sandpits when not in use and refresh sand if it smells musty
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Pick up dog poo daily and bin it
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Handwashing after gardening, sand play or handling pets
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Keep pet bedding clean and dry
Out and about
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Do a tick check after bush tracks and coastal walks: lips, ear edges, under collar, armpits, groin, between toes, tail base
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Pack a tick tool or fine-tipped tweezers in the car
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If staying with friends or family, confirm their pets are on prevention
Stay on schedule
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Put the dose date in your phone for the school holiday window
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Pack the next dose if the due date falls while you’re away
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Treat every pet on the same day so no one is missed
Safety around kids
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Apply spot-ons when kids are busy elsewhere and allow dry time per the label
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Store products out of reach
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Never use a dog product on a cat
Products we trust
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Dogs: Bravecto Chew for Dogs — long-acting flea and tick control, fewer dates to remember
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Dogs: Simparica Trio Chewable Tablet for Dogs — monthly protection that also includes heartworm prevention and common intestinal worms when used as directed
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Cats: Revolution Plus Spot-On for Cats — monthly spot-on with broad cover when used as directed
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Cats: Revolution Topical Solution for Cats — monthly fleas and mites with heartworm prevention
FAQ
Kids and pets are at the beach every day. Will swimming wash protection off?
Chews are not washed off by water. Spot-ons need a dry period after application, so plan baths and swims around dose day.
What if a child touches the spot-on site?
Wipe hands and follow label advice. Apply high on the neck where pets cannot lick and keep kids away until dry.
Need a school-holiday dosing plan that fits your itinerary?
Tell us your dates, destination and pets’ details and we’ll map a simple schedule — contact us.
