When to treat a dog for ticks: a professional's opinion
It is too late to treat your dog for ticks when spring arrives, but it is still necessary.
Even the most modern drugs need time for so-called activation. But ticks activate earlier.
The head of the Russian Cynological Federation, Vladimir Golubev, in an interview with MK.RU , explained why it is necessary to plan the treatment of your pet before the onset of calendar spring.
The expert noted that parasites wake up with the first warming, which may begin before March 1.
Therefore, dog owners should think about prevention in advance, as ticks may become active at the end of February.
It is important to take into account the weather and climate characteristics of the region. On average, ticks become active after the air temperature rises to 5-7 degrees Celsius.
Therefore, the best option is the first thaw.
It is important to remember that it takes about 1 week for the main effect of the drugs to begin.
Therefore, it is necessary to treat the fur of a pet that walks outside.
Diseases
It is important to remember that ticks carry diseases such as piroplasmosis, which is considered very dangerous (fatal outcome is possible).
Treatment should be carried out regularly, starting with the first thaw and ending in November.
As for fleas, they are active all year round and a pet can catch these parasites at any time, so animals are treated for fleas on a regular basis.
