Ticks
Although ticks are not as common as fleas they can be picked up in a number of places – from your garden, urban parks but mostly likely in wet grassy rural areas.
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that pierce your pet’s skin with their mouthparts and cement themselves into position to prevent easy removal. They are small when they attach and might not be visible but once they engorge themselves with blood, they are very obvious.
Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that pierce your pet’s skin with their mouthparts and cement themselves into position to prevent easy removal. They are small when they attach and might not be visible but once they engorge themselves with blood, they are very obvious.
Prevention
Other Problems
- Examine your dog regularly especially after they have been in long grass or wooded areas
- Apply a topical prescription tick control product monthly
Other Problems
- Lyme disease or other tick spread diseases-can be picked up due to the blood sucking nature of the ticks
- In severe cases anaemia and blood loss can be a problem
- Prior travelling to the EU (with an up to date Pet Passport) your pet requires tick treatment in the 24 -48 hour period prior to travelling. Please see our EU Pet Passport section for all detailed information or Contact Us for further queries.