TIME IS ALWAYS TICK ING
The ubiquitous tick—on the
quest in your backyard
Ticks are generally found near the ground, in brushy
or wooded areas. They climb tall grasses or shrubs
and wait for a potential host to brush against them.
This is called questing. Ticks then climb on
and attach themselves to the host.
How to protect your pet
Tick preventatives come in many does forms, like
chewable tablets and topical treatments. For extra
protection, there are vaccines available to protect against
Lyme Disease if the disease is prevalent in your area.
The best option is to talk to your vet. On top of prevention,
always check the temps and your pet!
3.94%
2.37%
2.48%
Lyme Disease
Anaplasmosis
Ehrlichiosis
There are over 900 species of ticks on
the quest worldwide; here are the most common
in the continental United States:
5
1 out of 30 dogs
tested positive
1
1 out of 50 dogs
tested positive
3
1 out of 50 dogs
tested positive
2
Transmits Rocky
Mountain spotted fever
American dog tick
Transmits rickettsiosis
Gulf Coast tick
Transmits Lyme Disease,
anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis
Blacklegged tick
Transmits ehrlichiosis
Lone star tick
Transmits Rocky
Mountain spotted fever
Brown dog tick
Transmits Rocky
Mountain spotted fever
Rocky Mountain wood tick
The traveling tick and
the baggage they bring
Ticks have long lifecycles, can go a few days
without a meal, and females can lay up to
3,000 eggs in their lifetime.
4
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1. capcvet.org/maps/#/2022/all-year/lyme-disease/dog/united-states - Accessed 04/16/2022
2. capcvet.org/maps/#/2022/all-year/anaplasmosis/dog/united-states - Accessed 04/16/2022
3. capcvet.org/maps/#/2022/all-year/ehrlichiosis/dog/united-states - Accessed 04/16/2022
4. animals.mom.com/life-span-of-a-tick-12222693.html - Accessed 05/16/2022
5. igenex.com/tick-talk/a-closer-look-at-the-different-types-of-ticks-and-how-to-identify-each/ - Accessed 05/16/202
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