For 25 years, Dr. Todd L. Prince has practiced small animal veterinary medicine. Todd Prince, DVM, focuses largely on preventive care for cats and dogs, an ongoing process that includes parasite prevention.
During the warmer months, tick prevention is an ongoing task for dog owners. Dogs are susceptible not only to tick bites but also to the diseases those bites can cause, and they can easily carry the ticks they pick up into their owners' homes. Owners can help to keep ticks away from their dogs by keeping their yards as tick-free as possible. This means removing dead leaves, mowing the lawn often, and keeping tall grasses and brush away from walls and fences. Furniture and playground equipment should be kept well away from tall vegetation, including trees, and a gravel or wood chip barrier between lawn and woods can discourage tick travel. These yard protection measures are not perfect, however, so owners should consider keeping their dogs indoors and out of the grass whenever possible. When dogs do go outside, owners need to check them for ticks thoroughly afterward. This should include checking between the legs and toes, and inside the ears. Many owners also choose to treat their dogs directly. There are plenty of options on the market, tick sprays and powders being just a couple topical choices. Other owners opt for shampoos or oral medications. A veterinarian's advice tends to be best when choosing a treatment regimen. Comments are closed.
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