No stopping, ticks attack - Prevention is key

Each season has its own peculiarities and we have to react accordingly to how we treat our dog, our cat. The time for mosquitoes is already in its infancy, and many people therefore think that ticks are less of a threat even in the fall, so they can treat prevention more carelessly. The cold is shaking from the thought of these unpleasant bloodsuckers. Speaking of cold. Because of the cooler weather, we are less afraid of their presence. It doesn’t hurt, however, to know that ticks lurk as a danger to our pets in the fall and even in the milder winters. As a communicator of multiple diseases, even more attention should be paid to prevention. Babesiosis, Lyme disease, and tularaemia and haemobartonellosis can also be expected in cats. Of course, not all ticks carry disease, but just an infected bloodsucker is enough to make our quadrupeds sick.

Each season has its own peculiarities and we have to react accordingly to how we treat our dog, our cat. The time for mosquitoes is already in its infancy, and many people therefore think that ticks are less of a threat even in the fall, so they can treat prevention more carelessly. The cold is shaking from the thought of these unpleasant bloodsuckers. Speaking of cold. Because of the cooler weather, we are less afraid of their presence. It doesn’t hurt, however, to know that ticks lurk as a danger to our pets in the fall and even in the milder winters. As a communicator of multiple diseases, even more attention should be paid to prevention. Babesiosis, Lyme disease, and tularaemia and haemobartonellosis can also be expected in cats. Of course, not all ticks carry disease, but just an infected bloodsucker is enough to make our quadrupeds sick.

Prevention is key

It can be boring to repeat, but it is still necessary for no one to forget, ticks can be a threat to our pets in the fall and winter alike. Prevention is therefore very important, which can be achieved with anti-tick products (e.g. drops, collars, sprays, etc.). A manual version of prevention is for the owner to thoroughly examine their pet after each walk. We can get rid of the unpleasant passengers on the hairs towards the skin in time. Areas covered with tall grass as well as bushy areas should be avoided even in autumn because ticks on the ground and on higher blades of grass are only waiting for the host animal.

And if there is a passenger

If your pet has not been prevented in time from carrying a blood sucker and has already been drilled into the skin, then professional removal is advisable. This can be easily done with a special tick remover spoon available at a pet store or pharmacy. It is advisable to put the blood sucker thus removed in a bag in case your animal produces any symptoms of disease. It is easier for the veterinarian to see what is causing the problem. The owner notices unusual behavior. If the condition does not improve, the pet should be taken to a veterinarian. Anorexia, unwarranted depression, lethargy, bloody urine are all telltale and frightening signs.

Fressnapf solution

Autumn may still have days for us to take a pleasant walk and hike, which is worth taking advantage of, but we need to keep in mind that ticks are not hindered by the changing seasons. The Fressnapf Health Center can provide quick help with over-the-counter and online products. Visit their site and choose the most suitable product for your favorite.

The danger is present almost all year round, so it requires careful care and caution from responsible owners.

(Source: editorial)