Spring is upon us and – finally- we are free from the snow that has kept our furry friends in perma cabin fever this winter.
As you switch from galoshes to trail shoes and get ready to sojourn into Fairmount Park or down Forbidden Drive with your dog, please be aware that we are entering Flea & Tick Season here in Philadelphia. In Fairmount Park, especially, thanks to the rampant deer overpopulation ticks of all kinds- including deer ticks- are a big threat to dogs and anything they come in contact with, including their owners or walkers.
Whether you take your dog or have a regular Philadelphia Dog Walker, you should treat animals at the very beginning of the season (when the weather is warm and damp) and be vigilant about vacuuming and general cleaning to prevent flea infestations. This way fleas won’t have the chance to become established on your pet, or in your pet’s bedding and your carpets.
A once-monthly treatment of Frontline Plus is the best over-the-counter defense for ticks available. It is still a prudent idea, however, to comb your dog and check them thoroughly when you return from any walk in the woods during warm, humid spring or summer months. This brief video addresses the best way to remove a tick from your pet.
Now go enjoy the beautiful spring air and muddy trails with your four-legged friend!
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