Tick Awareness Week is a dedicated time to focus on the significance of ticks. Throughout this week, we aim to shine an even brighter spotlight on ticks and the diseases they can transmit, such as Lyme disease. It’s crucial to understand that tick bites can lead to serious health issues, impacting not only humans but also our beloved pets. Our mission during Tick Awareness Week is not only to educate but also to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to mitigate the risks associated with ticks. Join us in raising awareness about the importance of preventive measures, proper tick removal techniques, identifying symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, and discovering other invaluable tips to safeguard against tick-related health concerns.
To prevent tick bites in pets, there are several preventive measures you can take. One effective option is to give your dog or cat a chewable tablet, which temporarily protects them from ticks. There are also drops available in the form of a pipette, which you simply apply to your pet’s fur for temporary protection against ticks. This application should be repeated regularly for lasting effectiveness. Another option are tick collars, which protect your pet from ticks. These collars contain active substances that are spread through your pet’s skin and fur. They usually have a longer action time of 6 months on average.
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In spring, it is important to check your pet regularly, especially after outdoor activities, for ticks. This means thoroughly inspecting your pet’s entire body, focusing on the ears, between the toes, under the armpits, around the neck and tail. These are spots that are warm and where the tick has easy access to the skin. The best time for this check is immediately after returning from outdoor activities, as well as in the evening before your pet goes to sleep. Remember that ticks can be small, so take the time to check carefully. If you discover a tick, remove it as soon as possible using special tick pliers or tick cards.
It is important to remove ticks as soon as possible and properly to minimise the risk of infection. Follow these steps to safely remove a tick from your pet:
Also download our Roadmap: “how to remove a tick” for the steps you take to remove a tick. Handy for on the road or on holiday!
People, but also animals, can get sick from a tick bite. The tick can cause inflammation where it attaches. This can cause itching and irritation. In addition, ticks can transmit diseases to your dog. Think, for example, of Lyme disease. 1 in 5 ticks in the Netherlands is infected with the Lyme bacteria! Dogs infected with Lyme can develop vague symptoms, just like people. Symptoms that can fit with a Lyme disease infection are:
Besides Lyme disease, ticks can also transmit other diseases, such as Anaplasmosis (in the Netherlands and abroad), Ehrlichiosis (ticks abroad) and Babesiosis (ticks abroad). Transmission of a bacterium, virus or parasite usually occurs no sooner than 24 to 48 hours after attachment, making it important to always remove a tick as soon as possible. Always note in your diary when your dog has had a tick. If your pet gets sick in the period after a tick bite, always report to your vet that she has had a tick or has been abroad.
A tick is very small, only 1-3 mm in size. You can therefore easily overlook them. Especially if your dog has a thick, long coat and if the tick is not full. The tick is then flat and can vary in size from pinhead to several millimetres. A tick attaches to the skin with its mouthparts. They are especially visible when they are fully sucked in. They look a bit like a brown or grey wart with legs. Sometimes ticks can still walk freely over the coat looking for a suitable place to attach themselves. They attach themselves particularly to the thinly haired parts of your dog, i.e. ears, neck, skin folds, groin and armpits.
Ticks feel most at home in moist, wooded environments with dense vegetation and tall grass. Think lush forests, winding paths through nature, vast moorlands and even your own backyard. They are clever hiders, often hiding in leaves, bushes and grass, waiting for passing prey. These small but tenacious creatures can be found anywhere in the world, but their favourite spots are often areas with mild climates. In spring and summer, when temperatures rise and people and animals move outdoors, ticks become more active and are more common. It is therefore strongly recommended to check for ticks every day in spring, especially after a walk in the woods, for example.
Ticks are arachnid critters that temporarily feed on blood and can therefore spend long periods of time on your dog. They attach themselves to the skin and this is not always without consequences. How can you recognize ticks in your animal, what are the risks and what should you do to remove and prevent them? You can read that in this article.
If you are looking for immediate relief for your dog, take a look at our flea and tick treatments.
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