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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Tick-Borne Illnesses in Dogs
Tick-borne illnesses are infections spread from tick to host. It is not only humans who need to worry about being bitten by these disease-ridden pests, they often attach to dogs. Don’t fear, ohDEER is here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about tick-borne illnesses in dogs and how you can prevent them. […]
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 […]
How to Check Yourself & Others For Ticks
Why is it important to check for ticks? It is important to check for ticks because they may carry illnesses that can be passed onto the person they bite. For example, if a tick has Lyme disease and bites a person, they may spread this debilitating disease to them. Peak activity for adult deer ticks […]
How to Check Your Dog For Ticks & Why It is So Important
Why is it important to check my dog for ticks? Ticks can carry diseases that they pass onto the dog they bite, most commonly being Lyme disease. The ticks your dog brings inside could also fall off and attach onto a human, transmitting the same diseases. How do I check my dog for ticks? Ticks […]
5 Tips For Avoiding Ticks on Summer Hikes
From spraying thousands of yards with tick and mosquito repellant we have learned tick control techniques to prevent them from latching onto us. Today, we want to share 5 simple tips with you to protect you from ticks on your hikes this summer so you can enjoy more time outside! 1. Tuck your pants into […]