{"id":687,"date":"2025-02-22T02:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-22T02:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vaxvanpetcare.crearven.com\/?p=687"},"modified":"2025-04-17T18:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:29:24","slug":"ticks-tick-borne-diseases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vaxvanpetcare.crearven.com\/es\/2025\/02\/22\/ticks-tick-borne-diseases\/","title":{"rendered":"Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What are Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ticks are parasitic creatures that can latch onto pets and people, spreading diseases like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and ehrlichiosis. These illnesses can lead to serious health problems if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How Do Pets Get Ticks?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ticks can attach to your pet during outdoor activities like hiking, playing in the yard, or even by transferring from your own clothing. Once a tick bites, it can transmit diseases in as little as 3 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Preventing Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Year-round use of tick prevention products is essential. Additionally, check your pets daily for ticks, especially after outdoor activities, and remove ticks promptly using a Tick Twister or tweezers. The Lyme vaccine is also recommended for dogs in tick-prone areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What to Do if You Find a Tick on Your Pet<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Remove the tick carefully with a tick removal tool. Avoid squeezing the tick or using substances like alcohol. If you’re unsure how to remove it, contact your veterinarian. Testing for tick-borne diseases is recommended about four weeks after exposure.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Preventive Products and Treatments<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Oral or topical preventatives help protect your pets from tick bites. In high-risk environments, dual protection with a repellant product (such as a collar) and systemic prevention is recommended. Always consult your veterinarian before applying any flea and tick products, especially for pets that live with cats.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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