What months do dogs need tick prevention?
Cornell Armstrong
2025-08-08 13:40:33
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They are most active in warmer months and are commonly found in long grass, woodlands, and areas with lots of wildlife. If you live in a high risk area, or your dog is prone to getting ticks, it’s sensible to use a tick-repellent during the summer months. Ticks are most common in warm weather and tend to live in: Woodlands Moorlands Places with long grass Areas with lots of wildlife and farm animals. In the warmer months, avoid long grass. Use the tick risk map to check how common ticks are in any new areas you visit. 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.
Fletcher Leffler
2025-07-30 03:24:52
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Ticks are common in woodland and grassland and, although active throughout the year, you'll most likely see them between spring and autumn. 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. If you're taking your dog on holiday with you, ask your vet about preventative treatments needed to protect your pet from ticks, sandflies, heartworms and tapeworms. 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.
Maxwell Weber
2025-07-29 23:56:11
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Flea and tick prevention should continue throughout the year, not just in the spring and summer. According to the Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine, fleas are still active when it’s 40F outside. Ticks become dormant during the winter and can live for months without latching on to a person or animal. Unfortunately, even a slight warm-up can increase tick activity. If temperatures rise above freezing for a few days, ticks may emerge from their hiding places and jump onto you or your puppy.
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