We stain the concrete in our runs every four months to provide a non-slip surface for your dog. We are also proud of our new kennel lobby that was designed and built by Zialf Construction. Clinic with the arrival of warmer weather, external parasites of all kinds can lead to health concerns for our pets. Ticks are eight legged arachnids that are related to spiders. The size of ticks vary based on species and sex.
Ticks are obligate parasites that attach to a host for a blood meal.
While the ticks are attached to the skin they can cause a mild local reaction. More of a concern are the tick-borne diseases that can be transmitted to our pets. For transmission of disease the tick needs to remain attached for anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Ehrlichia is present in our area and is sometimes a difficult disease to diagnose, with pets having a long, chronic course of disease. Lyme Disease has also been diagnosed locally.