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.
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:
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.
Suggested steps for removing ticks from your pet
Symptoms that your pet may have Lyme
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.
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.
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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