They’re more common in during the summer months, so time is ticking to give your pet the best chance of avoiding these potentially dangerous critters.
Preventing Ticks
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing said: “The best treatment is prevention, as it’s so worrying when you do find a tick on your pet. During the summer months it’s important to avoid areas where ticks are common, to check your pet’s fur regularly and treat your pet throughout the year with a tick-prevention treatment.
“Ticks are more common in wooded and moorland areas, especially where sheep or deer roam, and in long grass. If ticks are a problem where you live, try to avoid letting your dog explore in these areas and stick to paths.
“Regularly check your pet for ticks, especially after going outdoors – pay close attention to between their toes and on their face, around ears, groin, armpits and tummy. Ticks are tiny when they first attach, so it can be surprisingly hard to spot them until they get quite big a few days later, which is why it’s important to be thorough.
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