Dogs love the outdoors because it gives them range to run, play, and get all their energy out. However, it is important to make sure you are checking your dog for ticks every time they finish playing or walking outside. If a tick gets into your dog’s fur they will begin to feed on your dog’s blood which is extremely unhealthy and can cause many health risks for your pup. Here are a few ways to help keep your dogs safe from ticks.

Natural Prevention

Some people are interested in completely natural preventative measures. You can do this by including garlic and apple cider vinegar in your dog’s diet. The smell of garlic and apple cider vinegar repels ticks so they are less likely to feed on your dog’s blood. You can also spray your dog with lavender, citrus, or cinnamon as those scents are also unappealing to ticks.

Topical Treatments

Topical treatments are a liquid or gel substance that you place along their spine to absorb into their skin. After applying your topical treatment, keep an eye on your pup’s skin to make sure it does not cause any type of reaction that implies your dog is allergic to the treatment.

You can also purchase sprays that will get rid of any ticks on your dog and also works as a repellent for ticks. It is important to follow the directions on whichever treatment you buy to assure you are applying it to your dog safely and correctly.

Oral Medications

Oral medications are often available at your veterinarian’s office and are great solutions for preventing ticks on your dogs. Oral medications make the process of preventing ticks easy and convenient and since they are given by your veterinarian it is not likely for your dog to get any allergic reactions from it.

Shampoos

Regularly bathing your dog is key to making sure they are safe from ticks. This is also the least expensive option as you do not need to buy anything extra to assist. However, there are tick preventing shampoos you can purchase that will get rid of ticks as well as prevent them from attaching to your pup in the future.

Treating Your House and Lawn

Ticks come around more often in overgrown and wooded areas. Make sure your hedges are trimmed and your lawn is mowed regularly. You can also purchase a poison for your yard that will prevent ticks from coming around.

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