With spring in the air, your furry friend will be keen to venture outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. But as the weather warms up, that’s when ticks are at their most active. These nasty parasites are often lurking in grassy areas and woodland, waiting to feed on passing dogs, cats and people. Read More
Ticks and Lyme Disease
On August 4, 2023
Ticks are out and about at this time of year, enjoying their holidays just like we are. But ticks aren’t out to have a good time like us; they’re looking for blood to feast on. Did you know that they are carriers of diseases, such as Lyme disease, and that they can pass these onto Read More
Babesia and Dogs: Risks, Symptoms and Prevention
On September 27, 2017
As well as being very unpleasant, ticks can pass on nasty diseases to our beloved pets. One such tick disease is babesiosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia. It is more common in countries outside the UK, such as America, but in 2020, the first case of babesiosis was reported in England. Though still very Read More