05/14/2025
Ew, ticks are here!!! ALL of these were removed from just 1️⃣ dog after being outside on Mother's Day. 😳
Ticks are not just gross, they can spread Lyme disease. How is it spread?
Ticks can spread the bacteria when they take their next blood meal, provided they feed on their host for at least 24-48 hours.
This means there’s a window of opportunity to remove ticks, before they can spread disease.
📣The best way to protect dogs against Lyme disease is to take preventive measures to reduce the chance of tick bites, and of catching the disease if bitten.
🥼Use reliable tick-preventive products as recommended by your veterinarian. Your veterinarian can help you select the product that best suits your dog’s needs.
🥼Ask your veterinarian whether your dog could benefit from vaccination against Lyme disease.
🚫When possible, avoid tick-prone spots like tall grasses, marshes, and wooded areas. If hiking on trails with your dog, stick to cleared trails and avoid brushing against overhanging branches or shrubs.
🔍Examine your pet for ticks immediately after returning home from any tick-prone spots (such as after camping, hiking, or hunting), and carefully remove any ticks found.
🌱Make your yard unfriendly to ticks by mowing grasses, trimming bushes, and removing brush.
✅Perform daily “tick checks” of all pets and people in your home during high-risk seasons (spring through fall).
If you do find ticks on your pet, remember to check yourself and your family for ticks, too!
