THESE TIPS WILL HELP YOU KEEP YOUR DOG FREE OF TICKS THIS MONSOON

 

Introduction

We all love our pets, but we can't always take the time to groom them. This is especially true during monsoons when it's hard for us to get outside and even harder to keep track of our furry friends. However, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your dog doesn't get bitten by ticks while you're away from home—and they don't require any special tools or expertise!

Groom your pet

• Bathe your dog regularly. This is the most important thing you can do to prevent ticks and fleas, as well as other parasites. If you bathe your pet regularly, the dirt that builds up on its fur will be easy to wipe away with a towel or grooming brush before it has time to settle into a hidey-hole for ticks and fleas to live in.
• Check for ticks after bathing by examining their ears, tail base and spine (the area between the shoulders), then using tweezers or needle-nose pliers if necessary—if there are any signs of an attachment then please contact us immediately!

Checks and Check-ups

One of the best ways to keep your dog free of ticks is by checking him every day. It's important to check behind the ears and in other places where ticks can hide, such as:

• In between their toes or around their anus
• Underneath their armpits (for men) or beneath their breasts (for women)

If you notice any ticks on your pet after a walk, swimming session or game of fetching, remove them immediately with tweezers and discard them in black plastic bagging so it doesn't spread.

Anti-tick Products

There are a number of products that can help prevent ticks from attaching themselves to your dog.

Tick collars and drops work by creating an unpleasant smell or taste that drives away ticks. The collar and drop should be applied at least once a month, even if the dog has been previously treated with tick products. The best way to apply these products is by spraying them directly onto the skin of your pet, rather than putting them on their fur or clothing because this method allows you to cover more area with each application.

Here's where you should check for ticks

The head is the first place to check. Ticks like to hide in hair, ears and neck creases. But they also can be found on the belly and tail of your dog, as well as his or her feet and underarms.

The second part of your search involves looking at the skin around your dog's mouth (the gums). If there are ticks in this area, look for them moving around as well—and don't forget about his buttock area!

Natural treatment (tick repellent- homemade)

You can make your own tick repellent for your dog. Mix some tea tree oil with water, and spray the mixture on your dog's fur. Tea tree oil is effective in repelling ticks from dogs because it has antiseptic and antibacterial properties that deter ticks from biting.

You can also use lavender oil, peppermint oil and clove oil as natural tick repellents for dogs. These scented oils have strong aromas that repel ticks away from your pet's skin. Coconut oil will also help keep them away as well! Also, note that these oils should be diluted before applying them to a pet’s body so they don’t irritate their skin too much; however, if you do want to use coconut oil then just make sure not to get any on their paws or legs since this could cause irritation due to its high melting point (around 76 degrees Fahrenheit).

Medical treatment

If your dog is suffering from a tick infestation and you want to get rid of them, there are plenty of options. The first step is to visit your vet and get a prescription for medication. Medications are available over-the-counter for most animals, but if you're interested in seeing how effective they are before purchasing them yourself (or if it's too late), talk with your vet about what type of treatment would be best for your pet. It's important that dogs with high-risk factors are treated as soon as possible because ticks can cause serious illness or even death if left untreated for long periods of time!

The next step is finding out whether or not your dog needs further medical treatment beyond merely removing ticks from its body; this depends on how severe an infestation has been so far (and whether there have been any complications). Generally speaking though:

• If only one or two ticks were found while performing routine grooming sessions then no additional steps need to be taken - however, if more than four have been found then I recommend calling an appointment at once!

Watch the Play Partner

• Keep your dog's play partner free of ticks.
• Check your dog's play partner for ticks. If you find a tick on your dog, remove it and check him or her again in case there are more ticks hiding in other areas of their bodies.
• If you find a tick on yourself, remove the adult female from its mouthparts (where it has attached itself) and flush away any remaining blood with water from a garden hose before applying an antibiotic cream or spray to prevent infection from spreading through your body too quickly!

These tips will help you keep your dog free of ticks this monsoon.

Keeping your dog clean and dry is a must. Check your dog regularly for ticks, especially around the ears and feet.

• Use anti-tick products on your dogs, such as Frontline or Advantix. These are safe to use on dogs over 6 months old but must be applied three times per year in order to be effective in keeping ticks away from them (the sooner you apply it after they've been exposed, the better).
• Seek medical advice if required; sometimes there's no other way to ensure that you have an infestation under control without it!

Conclusion

In conclusion, we hope that you have found these tips helpful and that they will help keep your dog free of tick bites this monsoon. The most important thing is to take the time to groom your pet regularly. This will help prevent ticks from attaching themselves to their fur or skin and spreading disease. We also recommend checking in with your vet every six months for check-ups on those pesky parasites! Good luck!