02/06/2026
Ticks 🐾
💡What are common signs of a tick on a pet?
Ticks are parasites that feed on blood and can
plague our dogs 🐕 and cats 🐈. Though their
presence may not be noticeable, ticks can
transmit many diseases through their bite.
Tick checks and awareness is so important.
Ticks can be found living in wooded area, leaf litter and grasses where they can attach themselves to dogs 🐕, humans 🧍♀️ and outdoor animals 🐑. Ticks tend to be
more prominent as it gets warmer.
Ticks are often the size of a pinhead 🔎 before they bite and prefer to attach close to the head, neck, ears and feet but can be found anywhere on your pet's body. They can also transfer from pets coming into the household from outdoors.
It's best to check your pet carefully on a regular basis.
Common signs of a tick include:
🔸️Blood Loss
🔸️Anemia
🔸️Tick paralysis
🔸️Skin irritation or infection
🔸️Lyme disease
🔸️Cytauxzoonosis
If you do find a tick on your pet, it is vital to
take proper care when removing it as any
contact with the tick's blood can potentially
transmit infection to your pet or even to you.
We recommend using regular anti parasite treatments to effectively control ticks. There are a number of different treatments available from oral tablets, spot-on's and a 12 montly injectable.
To discuss your parasite treatment for your pet call 📞 our friendly team on 01562 822986
