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Have you found a tick on your dog?

Have you found a tick on your dog?

We’ve recently entered Tick season – so there are some things that dog guardians should be aware of, to reduce the risk of both you and your dogs suffering from tick bites!

When?
Ticks are most prevalent from early spring to late summer depending on the species.

 

Where?
Mostly green areas with lots of foliage and long, high grass- namely farmland and woods! Ticks aren’t just a problem in the UK, so if you plan on traveling abroad with your pup- make sure you do you research beforehand, and pick up some tick repellant for both you and your pup!

 

Why prevent it?

Ticks can carry and spread diseases to both humans and other animals through biting. You may have heard of conditions such as Lyme’s disease, Babesiosis and Anaplasmosis (which are all thankfully treatable!) 

Please note: Not all tick bites will result in illness, so please don’t panic!

However, we always recommend taking precautions to reduce the risk to your pets where possible.

 

What options do I have?

Tick prevention comes in many different forms- so pick what’s easiest for you and your dog. 

  • Tick Collars such as Seresto Collars, that can be used for 8 months at a time and kept on 24-7.
  • Tablets taken every 1-3 months, such as Nexgard/Nexgard spectra, Bravecto.
  • Monthly Spot ons that are applied to the back of their necks, such as Advantix or Frontline.

Remember- not all parasite treatments include tick prevention, so read the label carefully. Often, these products are stronger, with some of them being available under veterinary prescription only.

No product will completely prevent ticks biting, it will just reduce to prevalence of bites or kill them once they do. We recommend avoiding woodlands and long grass where possible, and checking your dogs over thoroughly during your walks.

 

What happens if they get bitten?

Simply remove them, ideally using a tick remover. It may be a little bit uncomfortable for your dog, but removing the ticks is straightforward and you’ll get the hang of it easily. Tick removers are cheap and easy to use, so keep one on you on your walks for both you and your dog. You can follow the guidelines on the product, search online for step by step videos, or call into your local veterinary clinic where the nurses can show you have to safely remove ticks. Try and make sure you remove the head that is buried in the skin, not just the bum sticking out!

 

We hope you’re all out there enjoying the sunshine, and remember, if you have any questions or concerns and you’re an Omni subscriber – why not book in for a friendly online consultation with one of our vets.

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