As unpleasant as that sounds, the real danger with ticks is that they are notorious carriers of disease. While the majority of tick bites are not diseased, the chance is always there. In addition, tick bites are painful and itchy and can become infected.
Treatment of Ticks: The best treatment is prevention, of course. There are tick preventives on the market that do an excellent job of keeping ticks off your pets. In addition, you should make a practice of checking your pets from nose to tail-tip for ticks whenever they spend time outdoors.
Tick Removal: If a tick does manage to sink its teeth into your pet, it should be carefully removed with tweezers and the spot dabbed with rubbing alcohol.
Mosquitoes
Your pet needs mosquito repellant just as much as your kids do. Mosquitoes are more than irritants – they carry and spread disease, and they will bite your pet. The most serious disease carried by mosquitoes is actually a parasite – heartworms. Heartworms are transmitted by infected mosquitoes, and they can be fatal.
Preventing Mosquito Bites: There are some steps you can take to reduce the chances of your pet being bitten by mosquitoes. - Keep pet indoors during prime mosquito hours (usually early evening)
- Eliminate standing water around your home to avoid attracting egg-laying mosquitoes
- Use area mosquito repellants like citronella candles and zappers
In addition, be certain that you treat your pet with heartworm preventative regularly. Speak with your veterinarian about the best heartworm preventatives, and other routines that can help keep your pet healthy and happy all summer long.
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