Not only are ticks hard time find, they tend to blend in very well, they like to bring a few diseases with them.
We have all heard that humans can get Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), Lyme Disease and Ehrlichia. Dogs can too! Dogs with these conditions can be treated and go on to live a normal healthy lactive lives.
Your blogger has a dog she pulled from a shelter that had RMSF (and Heartworm). On her trip to the vet I asked for a Tick Titer, which is a simple blood draw. The blood is sent to the lab to check for exposure.
If your dog comes back positive for exposure treatment should be started immediately! At that time antibiotics should be given. My girl didn't have any symptoms and still showed positive for exposure.
Many wellness exams do not include a Titer for Tick Born Illness. This is something you would have to request.
Dogs can pick up Ticks just about anywhere, even in your own backyard.
If your dog is active and goes on hikes with the family, dogs parks, hunting, walking through the woods they can pick up a tick, just as easily as we can.
Flea and Tick Prevention is available for your pet. Most veterinary offices carry at least one brand you can purchase.
And who wants to pick off those creepy bugs?!
Great Lakes Weim Rescue
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