Further to new research from Bristol University suggesting just under one third (31%) of dogs were found to be carrying a tick, Andrew Bucher, Chief Veterinary Officer at MedicAnimal has provided his thoughts to why the numbers are so high and what dog owners can do to treat ticks.
A lack of adjustment to warmer winters prolonging the lives of ticks leaves pet owners and their animals at risk of contracting a range of illnesses, leading online pet healthcare retailer, MedicAnimal has commented.
Diagnosed cases of Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated neurological problems and joint pain can develop months or even years later.
There are five strains of the disease, three of which are responsible for most of the Lyme disease in Europe.
Andrew Bucher, Chief Veterinary Officer at MedicAnimal, the UK’s leading online pet healthcare retailer, said:
“Owners need to be aware that with milder winters and th
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