PET HEALTH
PROTECT YOUR PETS YEAR-ROUND
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What do they look like?
Vary in earthtone colors with dark legs
Flat broad oval or round
1/8 inch long
Found throughout the US, including the Midwest
Where to find them on your pet:
They can be found anywhere on the pet's body; from face to the top of tail, down the legs and between the toes, to the flaps of the ears and everywhere else in between.
DID YOU KNOW:
Ticks are around all year long; their activity varies depending on warm or cold weather, but they are always around.
Even indoor dogs that spend little time outside can still pick up ticks. Dogs that go camping, hiking, and hunting are potentially at greater risk for coming across ticks.
Ticks carry various diseases, including Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Babesia, and Anaplasmosis.
People can be at risk for tick-borne diseases.
Ticks like tall grasses, downed brush, and leaves.
If your pet is picking up ticks from their environment, people may be as well.
If your pet has had ticks or you are concerned about ticks, it is best to speak with your veterinarian about what product is best to use for your pet(s).
Year-round tick prevention is recommended for all dogs and cats.
PROTECT YOUR PETS YEAR-ROUND
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What do they look like?
Dark reddish-brown
Flattened side to side
1/12-1/6 inch long
Where to find them on your pet:
Found anywhere on the body, but most common area is over the back third of the body.
DID YOU KNOW:
If one pet has fleas, they ALL have fleas; no matter what you see or think.
One female flea can lay 40-50 eggs per day. Those eggs fall off into the environment.
Before developing into an adult flea, flea eggs can lay dormant for as short as 14 days and as long as one year before they hatch into adult fleas.
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TREATING A FLEA PROBLEM:
All pets MUST be treated at the same time.
Flea control should be used monthly all year round. We recommend discussing with your veterinarian, which product is best for your pet(s).
Vacuuming daily including carpets, hardwood floors, and under sofa cushions help to reduce the number of flea eggs in the environment.
Clean pet carriers before and after use.
Wash pet bedding and throw rugs regularly.
If needed, use an indoor premise spray for the house as directed on the label.
If needed, use an outdoor spray, such as Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer for outdoor use, as directed on the label.
For information regarding heartworms, please www.heartwormsociety.org
Humane Indiana’s Estelle Marcus Clinic is located at 421 45th Avenue, Munster, IN 46321.