06/23/2026
So the ticks are out in full force. Have been doing some walks through the gravel pit near us here and picking off a ton. So remember to prevent lyme make sure your pet is on a tick medication. Ticks can still come in on your dog (and give you Lyme) so I do recommend checking the dog after every walk even if on meds. They also have to bite to be killed by meds like Nexgard and the bite can cause a reaction. So another reason to check them thoroughly after walks. For dogs that walk a lot in long grass i.e. hiking, camping etc, I also recommend Lyme vaccine and do that for my own dog. So triple protection.. tick meds (Nexgard, Credelio, etc), checking daily and after all walks, and Lyme vaccine.
While Lyme disease is rarely fatal it can cause long term problems as antibiotics stop symptoms but do not kill the bacteria. We need to monitor for protein in the urine long term. So prevention is the key. Sorry I can no longer help you with products. Please call your current clinic for this! Have a great summer.
Liana
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