{"id":1611,"date":"2024-04-08T20:07:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T00:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/?p=1611"},"modified":"2024-04-08T20:07:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T00:07:14","slug":"tick-season-in-canada-and-lyme-disease-treatment-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parksidevet.ca\/blog\/tick-season-in-canada-and-lyme-disease-treatment-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tick Season in Canada and Lyme Disease Treatment for Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ticks are infamous for feeding on the blood of various mammals, but the fact that they spread disease secures their reputation as one of the world\u2019s most revolting insects. Without a doubt, the sight of an engorged tick attached to a pet rattles our sense of health and safety. With the proper prevention and attention, you can avoid dealing with this unfortunate disease in your pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Taking Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The primary species feared in and around Ontario is the blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick). After they ingest the bacteria that causes Lyme disease (Borrelia Burgdorferi<\/em>) from deer, these ticks spread it to their next victim. Cases of Lyme disease surge in the spring and summer<\/a> when ticks emerge from a state of dormancy. Hungry for their first blood meal of the season, ticks lie in wait for their next host to walk by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding Tick Habitat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ticks can be found in tall, overgrown grass, marshy areas, and thick vegetation. Without wings, these flightless, 8-legged relatives of spiders sense approaching prey, and wait for close enough proximity to latch onto fur, legs, or even clothing. Most hosts do not realize they\u2019ve been bitten by a tick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyme Disease in Dogs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Borrelia Burgdorferi <\/em>may go undetected for years in a host\u2019s immune system. Consequently, symptoms of the disease may not be immediately noticeable. Clinical signs of Lyme disease<\/a> in dogs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n