🕷️ Tick Season is Here: What Every Dog Owner Needs to Know

As the weather warms up, tick season kicks into high gear — and if you’ve got a dog who loves the great outdoors, you need to be on high alert. These tiny parasites don’t just pose a risk to your pup… they can latch onto humans too!

🐶 Why Ticks Are a Big Deal

Ticks aren’t just gross — they’re dangerous. A single bite can transmit infections like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and more, both to dogs and humans. They’re sneaky and silent, often going unnoticed until they’ve already done damage.

🌿 Prevention Is the Best Protection

You don’t need to avoid adventures, but you do need a tick-fighting plan. Here’s how to protect your pack:

✅ Must-Have Preventatives:

• Monthly Spot-On Treatments – Ask your vet for a trusted product.

• Tick Collars – Great for dogs who spend time in tall grass or woodland.

• Tick Spray – Use before walks in rural or grassy areas.

🍃 Natural Repellents to Try:

• Apple Cider Vinegar Spray: Mix equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and spritz your dog before heading out.

• Lemon & Eucalyptus Spray: Safe for dogs and a great deterrent for ticks (but avoid cats!).

• Coconut Oil: Rubbing a bit on your dog’s fur can act as a mild natural repellent.

Found a Tick? Act Fast

The longer a tick stays attached, the greater the risk of disease transmission. That’s why every dog owner needs this lifesaver in the house:

🛠️ The Tick Stick (or tick remover tool)This clever little tool is designed to slide under the tick and twist it out safely – no squeezing, no leaving parts behind. Keep one in your dog first-aid kit and your car.

👣 Don’t Forget About Humans!

Ticks don’t discriminate. After walks in wooded or grassy areas:

• Shake out clothing

• Check under arms, behind knees, around the waistband

• Shower and check pets for hitchhikers

💬 Final Thoughts

Tick season doesn’t have to mean worry — just preparation. Keep your dog protected, check regularly, and stock up on your tick-removal essentials. You’ll thank yourself later!

Stay safe and keep wagging 🐾