flea facts tick talk · tick talk an attached tick can transmit disease in just 24-48 hours. after...

July 2018 © PawsTime

Warm, wet weather is prime time for these tiny, blood-thirsty vampires.

Here’s what you should know about the dangers of not treating your pets.

TICK TALK An attached tick can transmit disease in just 24-48 hours.

After feeding, an engorged female will detach and lay several thousand eggs at a time.

Ticks can transmit diseases like:• Lyme disease• Rocky Mountain spotted fever• Tularemia• Anaplasmosis

Watch for possible symp-toms of tick-borne disease including:• Loss of appetite• Fever• Joint pain

FLEA FACTS Fleas are the #1 cause of allergies in dogs and cats. Symptoms of flea allergy dermatitis include:• Raised, itchy bumps on skin• Hair loss• Raw, red or bleeding areas on the body• Constant grooming, itching or chewing

Female fleas can lay more than 500 eggs in a lifetime.

Fleas can cause many diseases and health issues including:• Plague• Cat Scratch Disease• Tapeworms• Anemia

How to protect your pets: • Talk with us about a preventive plan to

give your pets year-round protection.• Wash your pet’s bedding in hot, soapy

water every 1-2 weeks.• Vacuum at least weekly. • Keep grass cut short and remove

weeds & leaf debris from your yard. • Brush and check your pets for fleas

and ticks every time they’ve been outside.

• Lameness• Vomiting• Lethargy