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How to Prevent Dogs From Getting Ticks

It is not easy to remove bugs or ticks from your dogs during summer and spring seasons. These bugs are harmful for dogs, as some of the bugs are known to suck blood without hurting the dog. Ticks to dogs are like leaches to human beings, it slowly takes off your immune power and suck the blood without causing the pain. Most of the bugs attack dogs because of various reasons and some of the common reasons are, leaving your dog without bathing for a long time and feeding unhealthy items often.



Some of the steps to keep ticks away from your pets

1. Instant Treatments

Spot on treatments by a professional individual would play a major role, as bugs or ticks should be eliminated without delay. Postponing or delaying the treatment could worsen the damage and increases the number of bugs in the dog’s body. Most of the veterinary clinics would have a dedicated individual, who is well trained and experienced to pick and eliminate bugs in a professional way. It is important to be careful after the treatment as well, as it is almost impossible to eliminate all the bugs from the dog’s body. Veterinary doctors would prescribe some of the medications, which plays an important role in eliminating the bugs over a period of time.

2. Oral Medications

There are medications available in veterinary clinics, which can be availed to feed the dog on a regular basis. It is widely suggested to consult a veterinary doctor at least once in a month to ensure that there is no problem with respect to the dog’s health. Oral medication and injections are given to prevent bugs from attacking the dog’s body. This helps to keep your dog’s health intact by taking preventive measures on a regular basis.

3. Shampoos

It is important to use quality oriented shampoo, as most of the low quality shampoos are not meant to do the actual job. It is very much essential to choose a prescribed shampoo, as it would have the capabilities to keep the bugs away from the dog’s body. Always prefer to bathe your dog at least once in a week with medicated shampoo, as it acts as both detergent and medication. This is the cheapest way of preventing bugs from attacking your pets, as bathing your dog is very much essential and you would be protecting your dog at the same time.

4. Tick Dips

Tick dips are the most popular method of eliminating the ticks from your dog’s body, as this is easier to be done by anybody and does not harm your dog in any possible way.  Tick dips are a concentrated chemical fluid, which needs to be mixed or diluted in a water before rubbing gently on the dog’s fur. Ensure to apply gently with the help of a soft cloth or a sponge, since the chemical content is quite dangerous to the dog’s skin. Ensure to contact a veterinary doctor before using a particular tick dip, as some of the dogs are allergic and sensitive to chemicals. It is always suggested to use a doctor prescribed tick dips to be on the safer side.

5. Powders and Tick Sprays



Powders and tick sprays are widely available in veterinary pharmacies, as most of the people prefer to use it on a regular basis to prevent ticks and bugs. Tick sprays and powders should be applied on the dog’s fur gently, since some of the sprays are delicate and meant for only a certain type of breeds. These powders and tick sprays are generally suggested by doctors, since most of the breeds are different from each other.

Conclusion

It is important to take good care of your dog, as dogs could fall ill easily. It is very much essential to take preventive measure towards bugs and ticks on the dog’s body, as most of the owners would not be able to figure out the actual cause of the disease or ailment.

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