CANINE TICK FEVER
Thousands of dogs are infected annually with dangerous tick-transmitted diseases. Ticks are parasites that attach themselves to dogs, feed on blood and transmit diseases directly into the dog’s system. The key to curing tick-borne disease is early diagnosis and treatment. Several broad-spectrum antibiotics to treat tick-borne disease are generally effective, especially in the early stages of the disease. you have to follow the treatment plan recommended by your VETERINARIAN. Check your dog for TICKS daily during TICK SEASON : spring, summer and fall, or year-round in warmer climates. Brush your fingers through his fur, applying enough pressure to feel any small bumps. If you feel a bump, pull the fur apart to identify it. An embedded TICK will vary in size, from a pinhead to a grape. TICKS are usually black or dark brown. Depending on the size and location of the TICK, its legs may also be visible. TICK-borne disease can be transmitted within 3 - 6 hours of a TICK bite.
