11/05/2026
PSA for all my pet lovers.
Knowing most people stop with flea and tick medication on November 1st, I just wanted to let everyone know that I am still pulling ticks off of dogs daily. This year is unusually warm and as long as the weather stays above 0 degrees, these little buggers are still on the move. Please think about talking to your vet, or giving your dog another dose of medication this year. I totally understand some dogs have had terrible reactions to these medications and I don’t require your dog to be on them, but I would hate to see anyone getting sick because of a tick bite. Double check your dogs and yourselves when coming in from outside. There are many things to choose from to help prevent ticks, and if your dog has a long coat, think about maybe a shorter cut for now. This would make it easier to check your dogs, especially with dark coats.
Please be assured I will continue to pick these guys off your pups anytime I see them, but quite often by the time I see them, they’ve already attached and bitten your dog.
Enjoy the little bit of fall we have left, and stay safe!
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