As spring arrives, leaves and buds start to bloom, and the warm sun invites our furry friends on long walks through forests and meadows. With the blooming vegetation and milder temperatures, pesky parasites also awaken from their winter slumber, hungry and eager for new hosts. Fleas, ticks, mites, and worms can seriously affect dogs, feeding at the expense of our four-legged friends' health.
Ticks thrive in mild, spring-like temperatures. That's why they are active from spring through fall, posing a constant threat to dogs and their owners. Once a tick latches onto a dog, it stays attached for several days before dropping off. Dogs' skin can react with itching and swelling. This can even lead to scarring or hair loss.
Parasites can significantly weaken a dog's immune system, making it easier for viruses and bacteria to take hold. Severe itching, widespread hair loss, digestive problems, and coat issues are common symptoms of parasitic infestation and a weakened immune system. Additionally, our furry friends often suffer from deficiencies due to the nutrient loss caused by these parasites. Fleas and ticks can also target humans, transferring from pets to people and causing us discomfort as well. Fleas, for example, are not picky about where they sleep and are just as comfortable on dog beds as they are on our couches.
Worms, ticks, ectoparasites: potential impacts on dogs
A dog's health can be severely impacted by worms or tick infestations. Preventive measures are crucial.
Itching
Constipation
Vomiting and diarrhea
Deficiencies and nutrient loss
Bloated abdomen
Loss of appetite
Weight loss
Diseases such as anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and babesiosis are infections with potentially chronic courses that can seriously affect a dog's life.
Proper tick removal
Grasp the tick as close to the dog's skin as possible using a tick hook or tweezers.
Slowly twist and pull.
Avoid crushing the tick.
Disinfect the bite area.
After successful removal, the tick can be neutralized in alcohol.
How to remove a tick from a dog
To avoid such issues in the first place, it’s important to take preventive measures against parasites and unpleasant health problems.
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