Ticks are becoming more and more prevalent in North America, and they’re now being found in areas where people and pets didn’t previously encounter ticks. These parasites aren’t just a nuisance; they can cause serious—and sometimes deadly—diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and tick paralysis. Contact us immediately if your pet starts coughing or has joint pain, trouble breathing, fever, weakness, or loss of appetite, weight, energy, or develops incoordination.
Ticks are active anytime the outside temperature is over 4C and there is visible grass/leaves. (even during a winter thaw) We recommend 12 month prevention for ticks and fleas—we see these parasites year round and we can PREVENT them.
The best method for keeping ticks off your pet is by keeping your dog or cat on a tick preventive.
Even indoor-only pets are at risk because ticks can hitch a ride inside on your clothing or shoes. Do your pets sleep with you? Unattached ticks coming indoors on your pets can end up on YOU! Tick preventives are safe and highly effective at controlling ticks and the diseases they carry. Call us to get your pet protected today!
Don’t panic if you find a tick on your dog or cat, even if your pet is on a preventive. Some preventives kill ticks after they’ve come in contact with your pet. Ticks can hide easily under your pet’s fur, so as an added measure of protection, we recommend checking your pet for ticks every time your pet comes in from outside. And don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you might have.
