How can my pet contract Ticks? Ticks lie in wait in vegetation and attach to dogs or cats as they brush past How will this parasite affect my pet? Ticks have highly developed mouthparts, which allow them to pierce a hole through the skin and feed on blood They can cause reactions at the site of attachment Ticks may cause anaemia if there is a severe infestation in a young animal The most important risk associated with ticks is the diseases they can transmit, e.g. Lyme Disease in the UK and Ireland Diseases such as Babesiosis and Ehrlichioisis can be transmitted to pets travelling abroad, therefore regular tick treatment for travelling pets is important Can this parasite affect my health? Ticks can also attach themselves to humans Ticks can transmit tick-borne diseases to humans
Posted on: Sun, 29 Sep 2013 16:23:32 +0000