Tick-borne illnesses are infections spread from tick to host. Humans and dogs are often the most talked about when brainstorming prevention methods, but cats can also be bitten by ticks. Don’t fear, ohDEER is here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tick-borne illnesses in cats. What ticks can spread infections to […]
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How to Check Your Cat For Ticks & Why it is So Important
Why is it important to check my cat for ticks? Ticks can carry diseases that they pass onto the cat they bite, most commonly being Lyme disease. The ticks your cat brings inside could also fall off and attach onto a human, transmitting the same diseases. How do I check my cat for ticks? Ticks […]
Winter Tick Control by ohDEER
We all love those warmer winter days, but did you know that ticks do not die in cold weather, they only freeze in place. That means, on those warm winter days, they are just as active as ever. Our winter tick program will help keep you and your family protected all winter in addition to […]