Most people would be happy to live out their lives never having to see a tick. These eight legged parasites invoke almost as strong of a negative reaction as spiders do. However, dog owners especially need to be aware of the potential for their pet to acquire ticks and the possibility of their dog contracting a serious tick-borne disease. As vectors of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tularemia, and Lyme Disease, ticks can be found in every state and have even been known to survive longer than a year. Due to the small size, many ticks will go unnoticed by pet owners. Fortunately, veterinary science has several options available to protect our pets. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Tips on using Sentinel flea control for your dog to kill fleas, heart worms, and intestinal parasites in this free online video series. Expert: Dr. Greg McDonald Bio: Dr. Greg McDonald earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ohio State University in 1979. Filmmaker: Diana Bacon
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www.animalhealth.bayerhealthcare.com Threats from Climate Change Part 3 Did you know that parasites could be putting your dog at risk? In this episode, celebrity vet Scott Miller explains more about how to protect your dog from diseases being spread by parasites like ticks, fleas and sandflies. He will also explain how climate change and pet travel are increasing the threat of parasites. In Part 4 www.youtube.com Scott shows us how urban spread is bringing us and our pets into contact with dangerous new diseases. For more information on parasites and how to avoid them, go to www.animalhealth.bayerhealthcare.com
