How to Treat for Ticks Around the Clock
Have you ever heard the saying, “Blood tells the tale?” In the case of ticks, that would definitely be an accurate statement. On your cat, ticks can be fairly easy to spot, especially if your cat has a short fur coat. If the ticks have just newly latched on to your cat’s skin, they will not yet have the telling distended body that is full of blood, their favorite and only meal they need to live on. So how do ticks find their way onto your cat? Thanks to body heat, that is all that is needed. Ticks seek warm-blooded animals to latch onto with their pincher-like mandibles. They will burrow around until they find a relatively hair free spot and latch on, only letting go once they have had their fill of your cat’s blood or if the cat’s owner (that would be you) finds the culprit and pulls the ticks off.
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Topic: Cat Health
Helpful Hints for Tick-Proofing Your Pet
If you live anywhere near a wooded area or tall grass and take your dog to walk there, or if you spend a lot of time outdoors in general, you might be concerned about ticks. Not only can they make you and your dog uncomfortable, they run the risk of spreading dangerous diseases to all the members of your family. Here are some ways to help prevent bringing any little hitchhikers home with you.
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Topic: Dog Care, Dog Health
The Most Common Parasites and Their Treatments
Parasites are living organisms that use another organism for survival. As a result, they cause harm to the host organism. Although there are numerous different parasites that can cause harm to your dog, there are three very common parasites that can be controlled through proper care: fleas, ticks, and heartworms.
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Topic: Dog Care, Dog Health