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Getting Real with Dr. Reese, 5th Edition

Are ticks still a problem this time for year?

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We received a call from a panicked owner that their dog was covered in ticks!!!! 

We told the owner to bring the dog in for an exam.

*Pictured on the right are the dogs front legs.

No, those black dots are not blanket fuzz they are TICKS!!!

Ticks can carry a few different disease. 

Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis

*The picture below is a paper towel covered in ticks after we picked them off the dogs legs.

We also sent Bravecto home with the owner. Bravecto is a three month flea and tick tablet.

Please call the office with any questions or concerns and my knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you make the best choice for your pet. Call 570-769-6088