Protect cat and dogs from ticks/fleas- Reasons

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Protect cat and dogs from ticks/fleas- Reasons,
Facts and preventions pet experts follow
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A family once owned a beautiful golden retriever.
Like all healthy dogs, it loved to roam around
the house, play in the lawn, but one fine
morning, the family noted something unusual. The
dog had lost all of its energy, it was cornered,
and it refused to eat in the morning. It was not
a mood off family grew more tensed when they
discovered that dog had difficulty in moving and
finally the worst showed up- a seizure, the dog
was immediately taken to a nearby vet. The dog
had Canine Anaplasmosis. It is commonly known as
dog fever more precisely it is the dog tick
fever which is transmitted from the deer tick.
The lack of appetite, stiff joints, vomiting,
diarrhea, and even seizures were its
symptoms. This is not an isolated occurrence,
and the eerie fact is some tick-borne diseases
not only affect cats and dogs but even humans.
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Here are the lists of ticks to look out for in
the USA
Black-legged Tick
American Dog Tick
Lonestar Tick
Black-legged Tickthis tick is responsible for
Lyme disease. And it is can be spotted in all
directions across the USA. Cases are reported in
almost 50 states, yet Pennsylvania and Virginia
had the most number of infections. This tick
affects humans and dogs, but it is uncommon in
cats.
American Dog Tick, also known as wood tick
doesnt cause the most common illness-Lyme
disease, but it is responsible for Tularaemiaand
Rocky Mountain spotted fever which can be deadly.
These are the most common ticks found in Virginia
and Pennsylvania, and also in the southern
states, especially those connected to the coastal
areas.
Also known as Turkey tick is founded mainly in
the mid-western states of US. It causes human and
canine granulocytic ehrlichiosis. Not just that,
these ticks can transmit numerous bacteria and
other harmful micro-organisms to its hosts. In
cats, these cause a serious disease called
cytauxzoonosis which causes difficulty in
breathing, loss of appetite, coma and even death
in extreme scenarios.
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How to protect pets-dogs and cats against ticks?
Expecting ticks to go extinct or killing them all
is impossible. Prevention is the only and best
option. Here are some tips to protect your pets
against ticks Check for ticks every day in the
evening. This has to be compulsory if the dog
spends more time outdoor. Lawns must be well
maintained. Ensure the gardens are weed-free.
Use dog boots, dog socks If infections are
reported in the neighborhood or otherwise too,
contact a vet to know about tropical or
systematic tick-control treatments Dont skip
regular check-up with your vet. Experts recommend
vet test for tick-borne diseases at least once a
year.For more tips or products related to pet
care and prevention, call Statewide Service
Center anytime. Phone [phone], Toll
free 800.475.7297.
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symptoms of Lyme disease
Fever and body pain Reluctance to move- it
could be caused by arthritis in single or
multiple joints swollen joints and sometimes
swollen lymph nodes adds its share to the pain.
Numbness that often switches from one leg to
another also happens. Loss of appetite and
depression is common for this infectionThe
symptoms are more or less the same in humans too.
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