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Ticks pose an increasing threat to the health of not only humans but also animals. If you are a dog owner, you should take good care of your pet to protect it from diseases transmitted by these arachnids. Reacting too late can have very bad consequences. Find out about the ways to effectively protect your pet.
Check the coat
One of the basic habits that we should implement in our daily life is checking the dog's hair after each walk. It should be emphasized that the season for ticks lasts from spring to autumn. Therefore, we can only do without regular hair inspection in the winter. Why is checking our pet's skin so important? Remember that the sooner you spot a tick and get rid of it, the less chance it will cause your pet to become ill. Quite a few quadruped owners want to know if they can pull out the tick themselves or if they need to visit the vet. Due to the fact that you need to act quickly, it is best to remove it yourself. Tweezers will be helpful in this. We can also use special tongs that can be purchased at pet stores. Their price usually does not exceed a few zlotys, and, importantly, their use is simple. However, if we are afraid to pull out the tick ourselves or we did it inaccurately (there are legs or other elements left on the skin), we should go to the vet quickly.
Choose suitable places for walking
A good way to protect your dog from ticks is to choose the right places for walks. We must know that in tall grasses or in the forest, there are many more arachnids that pose a potential threat to our pet. Of course, walks on freshly cut grasses or a pavement will not give us confidence that our dog will not bring a tick home, but will reduce the likelihood of such a situation. However, if we do not want to give up walks in the forest, it would be worth limiting them a bit. Another effective way is to use appropriate preparations. If we choose a good product, we can guarantee your dog almost 100% protection.
Use preparations against ticks
We mentioned above that special preparations play a key role in the fight against ticks. In pet stores you can find, among others sprays that create a protective film on the skin. However, many people indicate that such products do not bring the expected results. Another way to fight ticks are special drops that are applied to our dog's skin. Usually, the preparation works for several months. However, you should remember to read the opinions about it before buying a given product and, if necessary, consult a veterinarian. The doctor will indicate whether the drops are effective and safe for your pet. A tick collar is also a good protection. The dog still has it on its neck, which is why it guarantees protection 24 hours a day. The collars are light and easy to adjust to the size of our pet. Some dog owners choose to use special tablets.
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