Tick Season is Here!

Ticks aren't just in the woods anymore!

  • Ticks are more numerous and found in more geographic areas than ever before. 

  • Ticks may be brought into your yard by common carriers like feral cats, white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, wild turkey and coyotes.

  • Ticks can spread serious diseases including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, canine anaplasmosis and erlichiosis.

  • Some tick species can survive harsh winters. They will even emerge to feed when temperatures are as cold as 40 degrees.

What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. A spirochete is a type of bacterium. It is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a tick. Once in the blood stream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints. It was first thought that only a few types of ticks could transmit this disease, but now it appears that several common species may be involved. The most common type of tick to carry Lyme disease is the Deer tick.
What are symptoms of Lyme disease?
Many dogs affected with Lyme disease are taken to a veterinarian because they seem to be experiencing generalized pain and have stopped eating. Affected dogs have been described as if they were "walking on eggshells". Often these pets have high fevers. Dogs may also begin limping. This painful lameness often appears suddenly and may shift from one leg to another. If  untreated, it may eventually disappear, only to recur weeks or months later.
How can I prevent my dog from getting Lyme disease?
Vectra 3D kills all stages of ticks for a full month and is waterproof. There is also a vaccine available for protecting dogs against Lyme disease. Annual revaccination is necessary to maintain immunity.


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