Talk with your veterinarian about the best tick prevention product for your pet. Also, conduct frequent tick checks on your pet after they spend time outdoors.
Where to check your pet for ticks
- In and around the ears
- Around the tail
- Between the back legs
- Between the toes
- Under the front legs
- Under the collar
- Around the eyelids
What are the symptoms of tick bites
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Difficulties eating
- Unsteadiness
- High blood pressure
- Weakness
- Complete loss of muscle movement
- Poor reflexes
- Excessive drooling
How to prevent a tick bite
- Treat the outdoor environment
- Making the landscape less tick friendly
- Ridding yard of wild animals
- Use chemical repellent
Medications for tick bites
- Yard & kennel spray for tick & fleas
- brushes
- monthly pill
