Do dogs really need tick medication?
Demond Harber
2025-08-03 14:24:19
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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. Ticks carry a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease. Dogs, cats and humans can all get Lyme disease, although it's uncommon in cats. If you catch it early, Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics. Tick bites can carry diseases, so it's important to remove them straight away. If you're unsure how to remove a tick, please speak to your vet first. Going on holiday, diseases not seen in the UK can be passed by biting insects and ticks when abroad, if you're taking your dog on holiday with you, ask your vet about preventative treatments needed to protect your pet from ticks.
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