03/12/2024
How to Keep Your Pets Tick-Free
Prevention has to be better than Treatment, both for your pets health and wellbeing but also for your bank balance. Preventative treatments sure cost some money and remembering to stick to aplication regimes is difficult but with Vet charges for treatment possibly being over a few thousand dollars its not hard to see which is best.
If you’ve got a furry friend at home, you’ll want to keep them safe from ticks. These little bloodsuckers are more than just a nuisance – they can cause serious health issues, and in some cases, even be deadly. Here’s the lowdown on keeping your pets happy, healthy, and tick-free.
What Are Ticks and Why Are They a Problem?
Ticks are tiny parasites that latch onto your pets (and sometimes you!) to feed on blood. In Australia, the paralysis tick is the big bad. A bite from one of these can cause weakness, breathing issues, and even death if not treated quickly.
Prevention Tips: Keeping Ticks at Bay
Use Tick Preventatives
There’s plenty of tick prevention options – collars, spot-on treatments, sprays, and chewable tablets. Have a yarn with your vet about what’s best for your dog or cat.
Check Them Daily
If your pet’s been exploring the bush or tall grass, give them a good once-over when they get back. Run your hands through their coat, paying close attention to around the head, neck, and ears – ticks love those spots.
Grooming & Bathing
Keep your pet’s coat clean and trimmed, especially if they’re long-haired. Regular baths can help wash off any ticks before they get too comfy.
Keep Your Yard Tidy
Ticks thrive in overgrown grass and shrubs. Mow your lawn, trim the bushes, and keep those leaves raked up. However due to the small size of ticks they can be blown around by the wind a fair distance.
What To Do If You Find a Tick
Don’t Panic!
Grab a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool. Get as close to the skin as you can and pull the tick out slowly and steadily – no yanking!
Keep an Eye on Your Pet
Watch for signs of illness like lethargy, wobbly walking, or heavy breathing. If anything seems off, get to the vet straight away.
Why It’s Important to Act Fast
Ticks can cause paralysis and other health problems within a few days, so prevention and quick action are key. A healthy pet is a happy pet, and keeping ticks away is all part of being a top-notch pet owner.
So, there you go. ! Follow these tips, and you’ll give those ticks a run for their money. Your furry friends will thank you – and so will your wallet, ‘cause vet bills for tick-borne illnesses can be a shocker!
Stay safe and give your pets an extra pat from me. Cheers! 🐾
Merry Christmas to all our valued two legged and four legged friends.
Rob
Auramist Lodge
