Tick Protection: 5 Tips for the Caring Dog Owner

With the onset of warm weather, ticks become active - dangerous parasites that can carry serious diseases such as piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and encephalitis.

Therefore, protecting your dog from ticks is not just a whim, but a necessity.

Acaricidal agents

There are many acaricidal products for protecting dogs from ticks: collars, sprays, drops.

Choose a product that is appropriate for your dog's breed, age, and weight. Be sure to follow the instructions for use.

Regular inspection

After each walk, carefully check your pet for ticks.

In particular, pay attention to areas such as the head, neck, ears, armpits and groin area. If you find a tick, it should be removed as soon as possible.

Correct clothing

When walking in the woods or tall grass, dress your dog in a special suit or clothing that covers most of the body. This will help prevent ticks from getting on your dog's skin.

Territory processing

If your dog spends a lot of time in the country or in a country house, it is recommended to treat the area for ticks.

For this purpose, you can use special acaricidal agents that are sold in garden stores.

Vaccination

There are vaccines against some tick-borne diseases, such as piroplasmosis. Vaccination does not guarantee 100% protection, but it reduces the risk of the disease and makes it easier to get.

Earlier we talked about how to protect your cat from falling out of a window .

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• 15 April 2024

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