Easy tick bite prevention: Avoid tick-prone areas like grassy/wooded spots, hike center of trails, even beaches can have ticks
Year-round tick prevention needed; high Lyme disease states in the Northeast; ticks stay active even in cooler months
Tick prevention tips: Mow grass, clear weeds, remove hiding spots, and create a barrier between lawns and wooded areas (CDC)
Deter deer, raccoons, and stray dogs to prevent tick presence. Use pet-safe pesticides cautiously (CDC)
Tick-proof your dog with vet-prescribed products: chewables, collars, or topicals. Avoid OTC treatments. Consult vet for Lyme vaccine
Use tick-prevention products for dogs, like chewables, collars, or topicals. Consult vet for prescription options and consider Lyme vaccine
Check your pet daily for ticks after being outside. Focus on thin-haired areas like ears, eyes, armpits, groin, and between toes
Ticks enlarge after a meal, making them easier to find. Check carefully for multiple ticks, and remember to check yourself as well
Prompt tick removal is crucial to prevent disease transmission. Contact a vet for safe removal or use special tools cautiously
Clean the area with alcohol, use sharp tweezers to pull the tick straight up, and sanitize the area afterward. Vet consultation is advised