Your dog loves to spend time outside and you want to make sure you are keeping him safe while he is enjoying the great outdoors. A hazard that your pet is likely to encounter are ticks. How can you help him avoid them?

Your pet may want to explore every area of your yard that he can, but there will be some areas that are more prone to having ticks in them than others. Try to help your pet avoid tall grasses and area with bushy plants that ticks enjoy hanging out in. Check your dog over often to remove any critters who have hopped aboard his fur, particularly before heading back inside. If necessary, there are also products that can help deter ticks from spending time on your pet. In fact, many of these are included in flea prevention medications. For more information, please contact your local Oconomowoc, WI veterinarian.