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How to treat common pet issues: fleas, worms, abscesses, and more?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What are suitable treatments for flystrike, mastitis, foot rot, fleas, worms and abscesses?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 6th, 2017

Flystrike - insecticides Mastitis - antibiotics Foot rot - foot trimming, foot baths/foot soaks, dry chemicals, oral therapy, antibiotics Fleas - spot on treatments (such Revolution or Advantage) or oral treatments (Nexgard, Bravecto) for cats and dogs, pour ons for cattle and sheep Worms - deworming treatments (the type depends on the animal Abscesses - drain and flush, antibiotics

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