A pet parent’s biggest nightmare, ticks are insects that are found creeping and crawling on your precious pet’s skin. They latch on to your pet’s skin and can cause tickborne diseases which can also be fatal.
What are ticks and fleas?
Ticks and fleas are two types of parasites that infect cats and dogs. These bloodthirsty insects bite and suck blood from their hosts, transmitting diseases while they’re at it. Some common symptoms that dogs with tick fever show are - - Loss of appetite - A temperature - A lot of scratching around the head and ears - Red spots on your dog’s skin - Spotting a tick in your home or on your pet While dealing with tick or flea infestation, pet parent’s need to be quick to show their pooches to the vet as they continuously lay eggs and the situation can get out of hand very quickly. How to deal with ticks? Do regular checks on your dogs. Some of the spots that you should check are - Behind the ears, under the collar, elbows, under the front legs, between the paw pads, between the toes and the base of the tail.After spotting the tick, it’s important to gently remove it from your dog’s body. After you have managed to take out the tick, it’s very important to wipe the affected area with a pet-safe antiseptic. Once the tick is out, immediately kill it and drop into a solution of diluted disinfectant. Wash your hands thoroughly after taking the ticks out. Some products that you can use or tackle tick infestation are - 1) Tickless Pet Ultrasonic Tick & Flea Repeller 2) Bio-Groom Coat Polish Spray for Pets 3) Zoetis Cisaflux Tick & Flea Shampoo 4) OUT Natural Flea and Tick Spray 5) Tooth & Flea Combs with fine bristles Some of the best pet products online for tick and flea prevention can be bought at Tails Nation. Choose from a range of exclusive pet products and accessories online.
