For those of you who have been keeping up to date with ‘The Big Tick Project in Dogs’, the final results have now been published.  In summary, 1 in 3 dogs across the UK were found to have at least one tick attached to them with evidence of tick populations in both Urban and Rural areas.

This is worrying given the potential for ticks to transmit disease to our dogs. As a result of this study, practices across the UK are continuing to promote tick awareness and encouraging owners to be ‘tick aware’ this Autumn.

Be safe, not sorry and learn how to protect, check for and remove ticks today. Please read the following information and click on the links to learn more.

Protect. There are many products available and focus on preventative treatment is key. Preventative and protective treatment for ticks.

Check. It is advisable to check your pet’s daily for the evidence of ticks. However, wriggly pets and those with thick luscious locks can be difficult to check fully. At Hollybank, we are happy to check your pet for Ticks free of charge. Partial and completely engorged ticks are often visible to the naked eye, however it is worth noting that the immature life stages of the tick (nymphs) can be much smaller and much more difficult to find, no matter how hard we search! Therefore, our nurses will also be able to advise you about an appropriate tick treatment. How to check your pet for ticks.

Remove. Ticks must be removed safely and completely. At Hollybank, we recommend using a tick hook. If you do not have one of these when we are happy to help you remove the tick for free. How to remove a tick safely

If you want help, advice or would like to book a free tick check with one of our nurses then please do not hesitate to contact us on 01606 880 890