Learn how to spot ticks, prevent bites, and keep your furry companions safe and healthy all year round.
General Tips for Preventing Tick Bites on Pets
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Check pets who go outside for ticks
Pets, like humans, have the potential to encounter ticks if they go outside. Similar to how important a tick check is for humans, it is equally important to check pets for ticks after they come inside. Not only can this prevent your pets from getting tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease, but it also prevents ticks from getting carried indoors where ticks can then bite people!
Use a tick preventive product
There are many products available for preventing ticks on pets that can be administered in many ways (topically, orally, through collars, sprays, or shampoos). Talk to your veterinarian about the best tick prevention method for you and your cat or dog.
Note: Cats are extremely sensitive to a variety of chemicals. Talk to your veterinarian before using a tick prevention product on your cat.
For more information on tick bite prevention for dogs, click here:
Cornell: Flea and Tick Prevention for Dogs
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Reduce ticks and tick habitat around your home
In order to prevent tick encounters for your pets on your property, consider creating a tick-safe zone or applying pesticides in your yard.
For more information on preventing ticks in your yard:
If you find a tick on your pet, remove it right away
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