How many of you have not experienced this struggle? And who of you doesn't ask themselves every year in March what's best for my friend on 4paws?
I have found my way and it is quite clear: the danger of ticks and possible diseases is not only too great for me personally, but also for my dog Amy. That's why I use a spot-on product.
But everyone must and should decide for themselves. Here are a few useful tips:
During the tick season (spring to autumn, sometimes all year round) you should take some precautions for your dog:
First of all, the most important thing is to check your dog regularly! Check the head, ears, armpits, stomach and paws in particular after every walk. If you discover a tick, remove it quickly to reduce the risk of diseases such as Lyme disease or anaplasmosis.
And how do you remove ticks correctly? There are many tools to help you: Use tick tweezers or a tick card to grasp the tick close to the skin and pull it straight out (do not twist it!). Do not use household products such as oil or alcohol - they can cause the tick to release pathogens. The same applies if you squeeze the tick in the process. Then it is important to observe the bite site: If it becomes inflamed or the dog behaves differently, go to the vet.
Prevention is certainly also recommended: Decide on a tick repellent of your choice.
Be it a spot-on preparation, i.e. a chemical liquid that has to be applied to the skin and can of course also be associated with side effects. Or a tick collar: these also often work over a longer period of time and are therefore more likely to be chemical-based. Or, finally, natural remedies such as coconut oil or black cumin oil (although their effectiveness is not always proven and risks can also arise here if the dosage is incorrect).
Check immunisation
There is a Lyme disease vaccination for dogs that can be useful in risk areas.
Have you already tried certain remedies or are you looking for a recommendation?
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