Main Street Animal Services of Hopkinton

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here comes the sun...​& Ticks!

Believe or not, it's that time of year again! You or your pet could find them anytime the air temperature is close to freezing or above and the ground isn’t frozen or snow covered. 
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​There are many natural alternatives that deter external parasites, like fleas and ticks, and are safe for your pet. We have an array of options at our clinic, including:
  • Cedarcide Spray
  • Green Hope farms flower essences
  • Flee Free
  • Amber collars
  • Bug Zone tick and flea tags
  • Vetri Repel Sprays and Wipes​
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It’s important to routinely check your pets for ticks
Keeping your pets clear from external parasites is important for them as well as for you. Checking them daily for these annoying parasites will make everyone happier. 

​Ticks can carry Lyme and other tick borne diseases. They are not always easy to spot, so during the peak of tick season it’s important to check your pets at least twice a day. Peak season is beginning now and lasts until late fall. 
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​Suggested steps for removing ticks from your pet
  • Using forceps or tweezers, grasp the tick quickly as close to the skin as you can. The quicker you grab it, the less time for it to bury it's head deeper under the skin. For dogs only, you can apply Vaseline or Tea Tree oil. This will cause the tick to become weak.
  • If the head is left in the skin, it may cause inflammation but usually will scab over and peel off within a few days. Clean the area off with some hydrogen peroxide and then you can apply some Calendula gel.
  • We recommend giving Ledum 30C weekly during tick season to reduce the chance of infection from any ticks. ​​

Symptoms that your pet may have Lyme
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fever
  • Joint swelling, stiffness, discomfort, or pain

If you pet shows signs of 1 or more of these symptoms, contact your veterinarian. The sooner diagnosis and treatment can begin, the sooner your fury friend will feel better. 


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Hours

Mon: 10-4 (Phones only)
Tues, Thurs: 9-5
Wed, ​Fri, Sat: 9-3

Telephone

508-435-4077

Email

appointments@mashvet.com
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  • OUR SERVICES
    • All Our Services >
      • ACUPUNCTURE
      • HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
      • HOMEOPATHY
      • LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS
      • MICRO-BIOME RESTORATIVE THERAPY (FECAL TRANSPLANT)
      • NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
      • OZONE THERAPY
      • PROLOZONE THERAPY
      • RAW DIET & FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION
      • ULTRAVIOLET IRRADIATION THERAPY
      • SURGERY & DENTISTRY
      • HUMANE EUTHANASIA & FINAL CARE
    • RESOURCES >
      • Fecal Transplants
      • Helpful Links and Tips
      • Videos
    • FOR PRACTITIONERS >
      • MBRT REQUEST FORM
      • THERAPY OVERVIEW
      • Veterinary Ozone Course
    • Phone Consults
  • ABOUT OUR CLINIC
    • Our Team >
      • Dr. Margo Roman
    • Letters from our clients
    • Dedication to our loving pets
    • Join Our Team
  • Blog
  • KEEP IN TOUCH
  • Planning Your Visit