As the weather warms up, so does the activity of one of the most troublesome parasites for pets—ticks. Tick season typically runs from spring through fall, and sometimes even longer in warm climates. These tiny pests can carry dangerous diseases and pose serious health risks to your pets and even your family. Ticks thrive in grassy, wooded, and brushy areas. If you walk your dog through trails, tall grass, or even your backyard, they could be at risk.

Ticks are more than just a nuisance. They can transmit a range of diseases, including:

  • Lyme disease
  • Anaplasmosis
  • Ehrlichiosis
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever
  • Babesiosis

Prevention is the best way to protect your pet.

1. Use Vet-Recommended Preventatives
There are many options available and our doctors are now recommending Quattro, a next-generation tick preventive that covers more tick species, kills ticks twice as fast reducing risk of disease transmission, and protects against six parasites including tapeworms. The best choice depends on your pet’s lifestyle, age, and health. Talk to us to find the right one.

2. Check Your Pet Daily
After walks or outdoor play, especially in wooded or grassy areas, check your pet thoroughly—especially around the ears, neck, armpits, between the toes, and under the collar.

3. Keep Your Yard Tick-Free
Trim bushes, mow the lawn regularly, and remove leaf litter to reduce tick habitats.

4. Avoid High-Risk Areas
Stick to the center of walking trails and avoid tall grass and heavy underbrush.

5. Bathe and Groom Regularly
Keeping your pet clean and well-groomed helps you spot ticks more easily and reduces the risk of infestation.

Protecting your pet from ticks is a year-round commitment. At Animal Care Clinic, we offer expert guidance on the best tick preventatives and can help tailor an individualized parasite control plan. Let’s keep your pets happy, healthy, and tick-free all season long!