Ticks become more active when the weather is warm so you need to protect your dog now. A tick bite causes more than an itchy spot. Tick bites are itchy and could get infected if scratched. More importantly, ticks transmit many dangerous diseases, so you need to protect your dog from tick bites. Keep your yard neatly trimmed since shrubs and grasses are great hiding places for ticks. Inspect your dog for tick whenever you walk in tick-friendly places such as fields or woods. Protect your dog with a monthly tick prevention medication all year round. Ticks can become active and dangerous after just a few warm days. Remove any ticks that have latched onto your dog and clean the wound thoroughly. You can ask for bloodwork to determine if the tick exposing your dog to a disease like Lyme disease. For more information, contact your vet clinic Ellicott City, MD.
