Remember that ticks are still very active this time of year!! Ticks can be active any time temperatures are above zero degrees Celsius.Black legged deer ticks like this little lady (found on a dog in clinic this week!) have peaks of activity in spring and fall. This is the species that can carry Lyme disease. Make sure your pet is on flea and tick prevention - call us if you need to pick up more!
Kiwi also wants to help us introduce Andrea, our new veterinary technician! Andrea has been with us for a few months now, and she is a great addition to the team. Originally from Colombia π¨π΄, she has been in Canada for 6 years and just got her Canadian citizenship this year! Andrea likes pets of all shapes and sizes, and at home she has 1 dog (Rico) πΆ, 3 cats (Copito, Oreo, and new rescued kitten Ophelia) π±, and 4 rats π.
Say hi to Andrea next time you are in the clinic!
Treats for Reese
Reese really loved her π₯!
Can you tell if itβs a tick or not a tick?
Our friends at eTick put together this great video on what you need to know about ticks in Canada, and what to do if you find one.
Did you know you can submit pictures of ticks you find to https://www.etick.ca/ or the mobile app and receive FREE identification of the species? This helps us know what diseases your pet (or you!) might have been exposed to. The data also helps track tick species and activity across Canada, giving us a better understanding of these creepy crawlies.
#tickseason #tickeducation #canadianticks
Harley is Dr. Madeleineβs dog, and he says you can do anything if you put your mind to it!
Hope everyone gets outside this weekend to enjoy some winter fun! ππΎβοΈ