A new study from the Greencross Pet Wellness Company has show that there is an increase of the number of pets being treated for tic bites, and other parasites like heartworm.

With increasing temperatures, it's looking to be a bumper season for creepy crawlies, which means a high risk for your pets.

Doctor Magdoline Awad is the Chief Veterinary Officer at Greencross Pet Wellness Company, and she tells John about how they've developed an app to help keep peoples furry friends safe.

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