Blog: Ticks
Is My Dog’s Tick Medication Safe?
You might have heard there has been some discussion in the media about the safety of some tick medication.
Common Ticks in Canada
With our crazy Canadian winter this year with the temperatures going up and down, we thought we send out a reminder that ticks are out there with temperatures as low as 4 degrees.
Protect Your Pet from Ticks and Potential Lyme Exposure
Avoiding tick-infested areas is always the best way to protect your pet from Lyme. This is not always the easiest thing to do. In the spring and fall is when we see ticks are most active. 4 Degrees and warmer is the temperature ticks favour most.
Tick Season is Back
With the cooler weather we have recently had, ticks are moving again. Here at Clappison Animal Hospital, we have seen an increase of ticks. We have identified most ticks as Black Legged Ticks which can carry Lyme disease.