Blog: Ticks

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It’s That Time Again! Time to Plan for Parasite Prevention!

Spring is in the air, and with this comes the return of parasite prevention.

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Ticks: What You Need To Know

With the early spring we are experiencing here in Alberta, ticks may be emerging early than is typical (mid-April to mid-August is peak tick season). Ticks emerge in the spring from either leaf litter (3 host tick) or fall off of a host such as moose (1 host tick). The…

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What To Do If You Find A Tick On Your Dog

Ticks are found in Alberta on tall grasses particularly in the spring time. Ticks can transfer on to dogs and people as they brush through the long grass. Ticks are parasites that feed off of the blood of pets & humans. There are two main types of ticks: hard ticks…