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Avoid plantings that especially attract deer and other animals. Limit watering of lawns. Judicious use of environmental insecticides to kill ticks may be necessary in some areas.
LYME DISEASE IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Lyme disease has been described in dogs, cats, horses cows and goats. Symptoms can include fever, lameness, soreness, listlessness, loss of appetite, swollen glands and joints. Heart, kidney, liver, eye and nervous system problems are also described in animals. Laminitis is reported in horses and cows, as are poor fertility, abortions and chronic weight loss. Temperament changes have been reported in dogs and horses. Untreated animals can develop chronic progressive arthritis. Symptoms can be intermittent and vary in intensity from mild to quite severe and can mimic many other conditions. If you suspect Lyme disease in your animals consult your veterinarian as soon as possible.
WHERE TO FIND TICKS ON ANIMALS
Ticks are most commonly found around the head and neck. They can also be found between the toes, on or in the ears, and in the armpit and groin areas. Because the ticks are so small, you must look very carefully. In animals the symptoms of illness may not develop for several weeks or months following tick bite. If you travel into tick infested areas with your animals, it is possible to bring home on the animals ticks that can infest your premises. If animals in your area develop Lyme disease it should alert you that you are also at risk.
TICK CONTROL ON ANIMALS
As much as possible keep animals out of tick habitat. Check animals daily for ticks and remove any found promptly. Dogs and cats can be brushed as soon as they come in. Brush over a light colored surface so any ticks removed can be seen and discarded. The most effective method to protect animals from infection and to keep those that travel from bringing ticks home is the regular use of tick repellent and control products. Permethrin, sold under many brand names, is very effective for tick control. Veterinary assistance is important in selecting safe and effective tick control products and designing a control program....to continue reading this article please click on here...
