Lyme Disease In Dogs - Canada Statistics

by Jenn Smith October 24, 2019

Ticks are most active in the warm spring and summer months; but as long as temperatures remain above freezing, ticks remain alive and well. In the fall season, they will hide in the fur of domestic and wild animals to seek shelter and insulation, sometimes spreading tick-borne illnesses along the way.

So far in 2019, there have been over 4600 confirmed cases of dogs with Lyme Disease in Canada. Total tested: 157,000+ (PetsandParasites.org)

Pet owners must groom pets for ticks after they spend time outside in the fenced-in backyard and quickly remove ticks from the skin with a tick removal tool.

Ticks tend to hide in the fur of companion animals in the following spots:

In and around ears;
Underneath collars;
Underneath tails;
Elbows;
Toes (more common in dogs than cats)
Groin Area

Ticks are found in grassy and wooded areas and will hide underneath leaves and firewood in the fall season seeking insulation and shelter. Pets that sit in leaf piles might find ticks on them. Homeowners should consider moving leaves and fire logs away from homes to prevent ticks from entering into homes.

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