Parasites such as mites and fleas can make life difficult for you and your beloved four-legged friend. Severe itching, scratching and biting can be the first signs of an infestation. But also Ticks are ectoparasitesthat can make life difficult for your dog. Depending on the stage of development, ticks can suck for up to 10 days.
What ticks What makes it significantly more dangerous than other parasites is the transmission of pathogensLyme disease and anaplasmosis are among the most common diseases that can be transmitted to your dog by ticks. In today's blog post, we will explain which ticks can infect your dog and how you can prevent tick infestation.
Which ticks can infect your dog?
The The two most well-known tick species in Germany are the wood tick and the bunting tickThe brown dog tick is less common in our region and is more common in southern Europe. All three tick species belong to the family of hard ticks.
- The typical wood tick celebrates its peak season in spring between March and June and in autumn. If the wood tick is infected with harmful bacteria or viruses, it can transmit the pathogens to your dog.
- Unlike the wood tick, the Buntzecke even at much cooler temperatures. For this reason, it can also be transmitted to your dog in mild winter months. If the climatic conditions are right, brown ticks are active from February to December. Infected brown ticks can transmit babesiosis pathogens to your dog.
- The brown dog tick is much rarer in our latitudes than the other two tick species. Unfortunately, it is active all year round. However, the brown dog tick does not like cold temperatures. Well adapted to its environment, it retreats indoors to survive in cold temperatures. For this reason, infestation is possible all year round. It is considered a vector for anaplasmosis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, filariasis and hepatozoonosis pathogens.
Every single Tick-borne disease can have serious consequences for the health of your four-legged friendVeterinary treatment is essential in most cases.
Tick Protection: Preventing Tick Infestation
Protecting yourself against ticks is not just about avoiding the bite itself, but also about preventing the transmission of harmful pathogens. Prevention and quick action in the event of a bite are paramount. Not every tick contact results in an infection and not every infection has a serious course.
To protect your dog from tick bites, you can treat him preventively. tick protection preparations You can buy it from your veterinarian. If you are looking for a biological alternative, you can natural black cumin oil try it. Massaged into the fur or administered via food, the high-quality oil is said to have a good preventative effect against ticks. Unfortunately, this has not yet been scientifically proven.
To the preventive measures for tick protection However, it is not only the administration of preparations that counts, but also daily checking of the fur. So if you have been out in the woods and meadows, you should Be sure to check for ticks after your walk.
If you find a tick on your dog, it is important that you remove it as quickly as possible. Ideally, you should use a tick loop or tick tweezers. For wound care and disinfection, we recommend treating it with our emmi®-pet wound hydrogel and ultrasound.
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