Resources to engage with your clients around flea and tick protection

Watch this video to learn how you can protect your pet, your family and yourself, from ticks.

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DID YOU KNOW? The greatest risk of acquiring Lyme disease in Canada occurs where populations of ticks that carry Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacteria that causes Lyme disease), have become established. Ticks don’t want you to know where they hang out, so we’re going to tell you. Check out this map to see where ticks have been found in your province.

Link: https://ticktalkcanada.com/geographic-expansion

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There are ways to help protect your pets AND your family. Learn 7 simple steps to help protect yourself and your pets from ticks!

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Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: “Tick season can be every season!” Did you know that ticks can be active throughout the year as soon as temperatures reach 4°C?

Link:
https://ticktalkcanada.com/seasonality-of-ticks/

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Ticks feed on pets AND people. And some ticks can transmit disease-causing agents like the ones that cause Lyme disease. ONE HEALTH is the idea that multiple groups can work together to better protect the health of humans and animals, and the environment they share. Your veterinary team is the best resource if you have questions about ticks and Lyme disease and your pet. Ask your family doctor if you have questions about ticks, Lyme disease and your health.

#keepyourfamilysafe #onehealth #checkforticks

Both pets and people can be a target for ticks and the diseases they carry. It is important to know how to protect your entire family (including the furry ones!)

Link:
https://ticktalkcanada.com/seasonality-of-ticks/

#yourvetknowsticks #tickseasoncanbeeveryseason

Post for Western Canada:

The Western blacklegged tick, the American Dog Tick, and the Rocky Mountain wood tick are commonly found in Western Canada. The Western blacklegged tick is found in British Columbia and is the species responsible for transmitting the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to pets and people. Check the potential tick activity in your area today so you can help protect your pet and your family members!

Post for Eastern Canada:

The blacklegged tick is the most common tick species found from Ontario to Eastern Canada. It is the species responsible for transmitting the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to pets and people. Check the potential tick activity in your area today so you can help protect your pet and your family members! Visit www.tickmaps.ca

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Spring is officially here, and so are warmer temperatures! Ticks are active in early spring. In fact, ticks can be active every season – any day when temperatures reach 4°C and above. Be prepared. Once a tick is on your pet, they can be hard to find. Watch this video to learn how to check for ticks on your pet after they have been outside.

Link:
https://vimeo.com/520066793/46118ae89c

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Warmer weather means more outdoor play with your puppies. So when temperatures reach 4°C and above, connect with your vet about tick protection.

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Don’t let fleas and ticks bother your furry little friend. Ask your vet about protection today.

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Fields, forests, hiking trails, and parks. These are just a few places where ticks might want to be. Did you know that different tick species have preferred locations and habitats where they can establish and thrive? Discover the tick risk in your area!

Link:
https://ticktalkcanada.com/geographic-expansion/

#couldticksbethere #betickaware #yourvetknowsticks

To help protect your puppies against Lyme disease, it’s best to take a three-pronged approach: do a manual tick check, treat for ticks and talk to your vet to see if vaccination against Lyme disease is right for your dog.

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Quiz time! Ticks can be found in the following habitats:

a. Wooded areas

b. Leaf litter

c. Tall grasses

d. All of the above

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We all love our furry little friends. Ask your vet when you should start flea and tick protection.

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Thanks for participating in our quiz! Ticks can be found in wooded areas, leaf litter, and tall  grasses. They can be found in rural, suburban, and even urban areas if the right habitats are present. Be tick aware wherever you are!

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It’s never too early to think about flea and tick protection for your puppies. Connect with your vet today.

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Summer is the season when immature blacklegged ticks are active! Did you know that even with regular tick checks, they can be very hard to see (as small as a poppy seed)? That’s why it is important to keep your pet protected against ticks, even as the temperature climbs. Contact your veterinary team for more information.

Link:
https://ticktalkcanada.com/seasonality-of-ticks/

#tickseasoncanbeeveryseason #yourvetknowsticks

Fall is a great time to play outside. Don’t forget that blacklegged ticks are still active in November in most of Canada. Ask your veterinarian for a #TickControl medication that will keep your dog protected.

All it takes is one unprotected pet in the house to allow a fall flea infestation to take hold. Treat all of your four-legged friends to help keep your house flea-free. Talk to your veterinarian about #FleaControl.

Fall flea infestations can fill your home with thousands of flea eggs and larvae. It requires a minimum of 12 weeks of effective flea treatment to eliminate an infestation. Talk to your veterinarian about #FleaControl.

Blacklegged ticks can be found in fall leaves. Make sure your dog is on #TickControl medication this fall to remain protected from September to November. Blacklegged ticks are the ticks associated with #LymeDisease.