{"id":2594,"date":"2021-02-01T15:25:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T09:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=2594"},"modified":"2021-02-08T13:59:02","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T08:29:02","slug":"keep-your-dog-tick-free-this-is-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/keep-your-dog-tick-free-this-is-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Keep Your Dog Tick Free \u2013 This is how"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dogs are quite vulnerable when it comes to tick bites or tick-borne diseases. And while ticks are large enough to be visible, tick bites cannot be detected that easily. These <a href=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/5-freaky-facts-about-ticks\/?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\">blood-sucking parasites<\/a> can be a menace, feeding voraciously on your dog\u2019s blood and causing a lot of suffering and pain. So, it is important that you find some really effective methods to protect your dog from this nightmarish experience. Let\u2019s see what all you can possibly do to protect your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-1 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/VS-Keep-Your-SM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2598\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/VS-Keep-Your-SM-1.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?attachment_id=2598\" class=\"wp-image-2598\" srcset=\"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/VS-Keep-Your-SM-1.jpg 700w, http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/VS-Keep-Your-SM-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Regular Check<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love to cuddle your dog or rub him up, this won\u2019t be a tedious task. All you need to do is check him thoroughly whenever he returns home, be it for a short walk or a long laze in the sun. Focus a little more on certain areas where ticks tend to latch on easily, such as, under the collar, near the ears, on the forehead, between the toes, or around the tail. If you find a tick attached at these susceptible places, remove it carefully so as not to leave any part of it embedded in the skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping Dogs Away From Tick\nInfested Places <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Well!\nThis is quite hard because ticks are found almost everywhere and you can\u2019t keep\nyour dog confined all the time. So, the best that you can do is restrict him to\nplaces where there is less risk of tick infestation, avoiding areas of wild\ngreenery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keep Your Garden Tick Free <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go for that regular grass and bush trimming, weeding, and medicinal spray treatment to prevent tick infestation and to cut down their population. It will no longer be a matter of concern for your dog\u2019s romp outside once you\u2019ve treated your house and lawn well against the parasite spread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get The Suitable Tick Treatment\nFor Your Dog <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare many treatments that work in different ways, treatments that not just repel\nthe ticks but also effectively kill them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>1<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>TICK COLLARS<\/strong> \u2013 are long-lasting and ideally protect your dog\u2019s head and neck area. But, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/dog-flea-and-tick-collars\/c158.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\">Tick Collar<\/a> may not necessarily suit every dog so always be alert for any signs of discomfort or allergic reaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2- ORAL MEDICATION (Tablets\/Chews) \u2013<\/strong> The palatable ones are easiest to administer as the dogs love to chew them. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/flea-and-tick-control\/bravecto-for-dogs\/p278.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\">Oral Medication tablet<\/a> can be directly mixed with their food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3- SPOT-ON TREATMENT<\/strong> \u2013 These treatments very effectively keep your dog tick free for up to a month. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/advantix\/b2003.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-yopur-dog-tick-free\">Spot on Treatment<\/a> are quite easy to apply but you need to be careful to choose the right one. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4- TICK SPRAYS<\/strong> \u2013 are easy to use on your dog. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/flea-and-tick-control\/frontline-spray-for-dogs-and-cats\/pack-1233-5181.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\">Tick Sprays<\/a> help kill ticks on the spot and provide lasting protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5- SHAMPOOS<\/strong> \u2013 Bathing your dog with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/fido\/b2022.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\">Dog medicated shampoo<\/a> is the best way to kill ticks on him. It is a very cost-effective treatment that can be repeated every two weeks to keep the ticks at bay and your loved pet at minimal risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One untreated or unprotected pet can lead to an infestation in the entire household. But with timely awareness and precise protection methods, you can safeguard your furry friend and keep everyone healthy and happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color has-background has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vetsupply.com.au\/offers.aspx?utm_source=seo&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=keep-your-dog-tick-free\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Buy Tick Preventative at Best Price online<br>Click Here!!!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dogs are quite vulnerable when it comes to tick bites or tick-borne diseases. And while ticks are large enough to be visible, tick bites cannot be detected that easily. These blood-sucking parasites can be a menace, feeding voraciously on your dog\u2019s blood and causing a lot of suffering and pain. 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