Ticks cause dogs a lot of trouble. They not only bother the animal, but can also cause serious illness. Therefore, the protection of the dog from the tick should be carried out systematically and without fail.
What are ticks and why are they dangerous?
By its natural properties, ticks are small arthropods that cling to the dog’s hair with their legs, bite through the skin and feed on dog blood. At the same time, they significantly increase in size. Gradually, the insect eats up and falls from its prey, digests food, and then again is ready to stick to the next animal. Healthy dogs are usually exempted from ticks in those places where they can get them. But if the dog is sick, old, or, conversely, too young, ticks can become a serious problem and significantly damage the health of the animal. Well, any, even an adult and strong dog, can catch this parasite in the grass. He is ready to cling to her face, ears, neck. A disease that is transmitted by ticks is called
pyroplasmosis. It is extremely dangerous, with untimely, incorrect or inadequate treatment can lead to the loss of a dog. Just like a large amount of sucked blood can make it weak and easily susceptible to other infections.
How are dogs protected from ticks?
There are several types of protective equipment, the effectiveness of which depends on the quality, age and other individual characteristics of the dog. Often, a dog’s protection against ticks is combined with protection against other parasites, such as fleas. First of all, it is worth mentioning the substances that must be applied to the withers of the animal in the form of drops. They are absorbed into subcutaneous fat and prevent the tick from biting through the skin. These substances are toxic, can cause poisoning in the dog when eaten, so they need to be applied in small quantities to those parts of the withers that the animal probably can not get. Such a tool for ticks for dogs remains effective for about a month, then the treatment must be repeated. It should also be remembered that the animal can not be washed for two to three days after treatment, otherwise the product will be washed off and will not work. It begins to act no earlier than the third day after processing. And in the fourth week, efficiency is significantly reduced, so some dog handlers advise re-processing to be done after three weeks. Another common and well-known among owners tool that protects the dog from ticks is a special collar. Everything is simple here: it is worn on the neck of the animal and protects it from insects during the time specified in
Operating Instructions. At the end of the validity period, the collar is removed and replaced with a new one. Sometimes a good effect is achieved when combining funds. It should be remembered that the full protection of the dog from the tick is provided only by a quality drug. If cheap collars and drops work, then a very short time.
In many ways, the choice of a specific means of protection against ticks depends on the characteristics of a particular dog. What fits perfectly and ensures the safety of one may not work with the other. Therefore, it makes sense to try different drugs, seeking the advice of a specialist.