Ticks can transmit and cause several tick-borne diseases (such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and canine ehrlichiosis). It is therefore very important to take preventive measures against tick infestations in dogs. There are ways...
More infoCanine Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infectious disease that is caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, and was first recognized in 1975. The spirochete is transmitted by ticks. A dog acquires the bacteria if bitten by an infected tick. Lyme...
More infoRemoving Ticks from Dogs
Ticks can cause various tick borne diseases in dogs (such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis). In addition, tick saliva can cause an allergic hypersensitivity reaction in dogs. It is therefore very important to regularly check your dog for ticks and...
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We love our dogs and ticks do too! Ticks are parasites so they feed on the blood of their hosts. They do not run and jump as fleas do, but rather tend to hide out in tall grass or plants and hold their legs up to sense passing hosts. They are...
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