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Ticks particularly like to hang around in long grass or woodlands, with lots of space for them to hide in, waiting to attach themselves onto something, this can be anything from our dogs, cats, small furry pets… or even on to one of us! So please be aware when out on walks with your dogs that they could be hiding in one of these spots.
Alternatively, if the cats in your home like to go outside for a big explore they could end up with one of them attached to their skin, or if your cat hangs round in long grass in your garden. At this time of year, we’d often advise to check on your pet every time they come in from being outside or from a walk. Some of the most common places these can be found on your pets are on the inside of their ears, around the neckline and shoulders or between their shoulders. I’ve attached a few pictures along with the post for you with some of the other common areas they can be found on our pets.
If you do manage to find a tick on your pet do not panic, and most certainly do not try to just pull it off with your hands! It can be more serious if they are pulled off in the wrong way, as part of the tick can become embedded in the skin if you try to do this. We would advise contacting your pet’s veterinary practice and informing them that your pet has a tick, they will then advise you on what to do from there.
You can buy tick removers, these have been invented to remove ticks safely and effectively, this is something your veterinary practice may sell so I would ensure to have a chat with them first to discuss. They may alternatively ask you to come in to check your pet out, if your pet is not themselves or the tick is in a difficult spot this could be very important.
In serious cases ticks on animals can cause diseases like Lyme disease, so it’s always best to be extra safe and get advice from your vet on what is best for them.
If anyone would like any more info on ticks or any advice on how to deal with them then please do get in contact with us! You can email us at bethspoochesandpaws@outlook.com or alternatively send us a message on our Facebook and Instagram pages. Stay extra safe 🙂
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