How to avoid ticks on dogs in the UK?
Hope Hermann
2025-07-30 02:14:01
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If you can, avoid walking your pet in high-risk areas such as grassland, woodland and heathland during peak tick activity times of the year. You can also speak with your vet to discuss whether a tick control product might be needed based on your pet’s lifestyle, health status, and tick prevalence in your area. Regularly inspecting areas where ticks attach, such as around the ears, neck, legs and between the toes, is essential, especially after your pet has been outdoors in areas known for high tick populations. Checking your pet for ticks, carefully part your pet’s fur, focusing on the areas mentioned above, and use your hands to feel for small lumps or bumps on your pet’s skin as ticks can sometimes be felt more easily than seen. Follow your vet practice team’s advice on how to safely and correctly apply and dispose of the products and any additional instructions such as avoiding bathing your pet or letting it swim in ponds or rivers for a duration after use. Prevention is the best strategy against ticks.
Shanel Hermiston
2025-07-30 01:50:57
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To avoid ticks on dogs in the UK, there are a few things you can do to reduce the risk. Avoid places known for them, in the warmer months, avoid long grass, and stick to paths and open spaces instead. Use the tick risk map to check how common ticks are in any new areas you visit. Check your dog regularly, if you regularly check your dog for ticks after walks, you may find them before they have had the chance to attach. Regular parasite control, if you use a regular parasite treatment that covers for ticks, any ticks that attaches to your dog should die, and drop off within 24-48 hours. Use repellents, if you live in a high-risk area, or your dog is prone to picking up ticks, you may want to consider using a tick repellent collar during the summer months, to prevent any from attaching in the first place.
Zoe Schiller
2025-07-30 01:28:40
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Stop ticks from biting your pet by using a tick treatment that either kills or repels them if they attach themselves. There are different types of treatments, such as spot-on treatments and tablets. Ask your vet for the best tick treatment. Take precautions when walking your dog and wear long-sleeved tops and trousers to cover your skin. You can also use insect repellent to stop ticks. If you're taking your dog on holiday with you, ask your vet about preventative treatments needed to protect your pet from ticks. Treatments may be different depending on where you're going, so it's best to talk to your vet well before going on holiday. Some treatments might need to be started before your holiday.
Rosemarie Kemmer
2025-07-29 23:46:32
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Tackling ticks is important, but preventing parasites in the first place is equally vital. You won’t be able to stop your pup picking up parasites entirely, but ways to help avoid it include: avoiding places where ticks are known to hang out. Checking your dog regularly, before and after a walk. Speaking to your vet about parasite prevention treatments on offer. Speaking to your vet about available tick repellents. So, it’s best to stay vigilant on walks like this during the warmer months. Regular grooming can be a good way of checking for ticks in a relaxed way.
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