03/06/2026
🪲TICK SEASON 🪲
👉BIG INCREASE THIS YEAR
We’ve seen a huge rise in ticks on dogs during and after walks this year. If your dog loves blasting through woodland, long grass or their usual “wood‑wizard” spots, they’re right in the areas where ticks wait to latch on.
They’re not pleasant to find, and they can end up attached to your dog or even crawling around the house.
The reality is: most dogs will pick up ticks at some point, even with prevention in place.
Owner Prevention Check your dog over after every walk, especially if you’ve been in woodland or long grass.
Quick brush‑through to remove any loose ticks you might not spot.
Check again at home if you can.
Final check later in the day, ticks often bury deep into the coat first, then slowly move upwards towards the neck or ears before attaching.Tick Prevention OptionsMost vets offer a few different prevention choices:
Tablets very effective and the most common option.Tick collars, great for dogs who get stressed with tablets and ideal during peak tick season.Long‑lasting injections, newer option lasting 6–12 months depending on your vet.
These methods are effective in swiftly eliminating ticks upon their attachment. Spot-on treatments are typically administered to the neck region.
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The recommended tool for tick removal is a tick hook, which I have personally utilized for more than ten years.
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Spot on treatments
I personally don’t recommend them, the liquid is strong enough to burn through a plastic bag, which is not something I’m comfortable putting on my own dogs. Some owners still choose them, but it’s worth knowing how potent they are.
Final NoteTick numbers are noticeably higher this year, so staying on top of prevention and doing quick checks after walks really helps.
Any worries or concerns about ticks,please reach out to your local veterinary centre.
