How to control tick in dogs?

Check pets daily for ticks and remove any you find to keep your pet healthy. Daily checks to find and remove ticks that are crawling on or biting your pets helps to keep them healthy. Use a tick preventive product Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. For these reasons, it's important to use a tick preventive product on your dog. Check your pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors. If you find a tick on your pet, remove it right away. Reduce tick habitat in your yard. Talk to your veterinarian about the best tick prevention products for your dog. Check pets who go outdoors daily for ticks.

To control ticks in dogs, 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. Be careful, never use dog tick medicine on cats or vice versa. Some dog tick treatments contain chemicals that are toxic to cats, and can even be fatal to them. 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.

To control ticks in dogs, there are several methods that can be employed. 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 attach 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. Tick repellents often also provide protection against other parasites such as fleas so it’s best to speak to your vet to find the right treatment for you and your dog. 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.

To protect your dog from ticks, stay up to date with tick prevention as it is better than treatment. There are two types of products, those that repel ticks and those that kill a tick once it takes a blood meal from an animal. Petbarn provides a number of tick preventative treatments for dogs, including palatable chews, tablets, tick collars, spot-ons and spray products. Check your dog for ticks daily, especially after walks, as approximately 85-90% of paralysis ticks will attach around the head, neck, chest and shoulders but they can be sneaky and attach anywhere. If you see a tick on your dog, remove it immediately and place it in a jar or ziploc bag so your vet can identify it. The longer a tick is able to feed on a dog, the more likely it is to cause severe paralysis, therefore the earlier treatment is sought, generally the better chance of survival. If your dog is showing signs of tick paralysis, contact your local Greencross Vets or emergency veterinary hospital immediately and describe the signs your pet is exhibiting. Keep your pet cool and as calm as possible especially on the trip to the vet clinic. Ask the friendly team members at your local Greencross Vets clinic or Petbarn store what products will protect your dog against the ticks and other parasites in your area.