Not only humans can be bitten by ticks, but animals as well. Ticks are attracted to the warmth and movement of mammals, meaning that dogs and cats can also suffer from ticks. In the latter, the tick is usually found on the head, in the neck, and in skin folds. Ticks prefer areas with bare, thin skin such as the muzzle, ears, and paws. A tick that has not yet fed looks like a small black/brown spider. They crawl through the hairs of your four-legged friend searching for a spot on the skin where they can attach themselves. The tick will only let go when it is done feeding. Once engorged, a tick resembles a small pea.

What can I do to prevent bites?

To prevent ticks found on your pet from spreading further into your home, there's the Rovince Vital Dog Cushion. The cover of the cushion is impregnated so that pests coming off your dog do not creep further into your house and/or garden.

Where are the ticks located?

Ticks are mainly found in bushes, (tall) grass, and wooded areas. However, gardens and parks are also popular habitats for ticks. Dogs and cats that seldom or never go outside have little risk of tick bites. But for pets that love a walk in nature, the chance of a tick bite is significantly present. Extra attention to tick prevention is therefore desired. Prevention for animals, just like for humans, consists of regular visual checks. Check your pet for ticks at least once a day, especially when abroad.

Quickly remove the tick

If you've found a tick on your pet, remove it as soon as possible. The faster it is removed, the smaller the risk of a dangerous condition such as Lyme disease. Do not use alcohol, fire, heat, or soap when removing the tick. All you need for effective tick removal is a tick tweezer. The use of a regular tweezer or your fingers is discouraged as this often leaves the tick's head in the skin.

Removing the tick with a tick tweezer is done as follows:

Grip the tick with the tweezer as close to the skin of your dog or cat as possible
Twist with the tweezer until the tick lets go, do not pull!
Before disposing of the tick, check whether you have also removed the head.
If the head is left behind, it is usually not serious; it will naturally expel itself. A lump may form at the spot where the tick was, but it will disappear on its own. It is wise to note the date you discovered the tick on your pet's skin so you can monitor it.

If your pet shows symptoms of illness such as fever or lethargy after a tick bite, consult a veterinarian as soon as possible.

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Ticks in Animals

What can I do to prevent bites?

Where are the ticks located?

Quickly remove the tick