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be finicky eaters. No matter how much Once It Is Removed, What Should I Do?
the area around the bite thoroughly they eat, they just can’t seemand toCleanse keep apply an antiseptic to it. If you wish to have the tick examined by your pet’s veterinarian
your doctor, wrap the tick in a damp paper weight on, so they may needorextra towel to protect it from dehydration (which
could make it very difficult or impossible to feeding sessions. Some owners want identify) and seal it in a plastic bag.
their older senior cat fed as often Is There as Any Way to Know How Long the Tick Has Been on My Pet?
every two hours. Senior cats also tend If the tick looks flat, it has probably attached recently. If the tick is engorged, it may mean
that it hascats, been feeding for an extended time. to drink a lot more than younger
The longer a tick has been feeding on your pet
(or you) before being discovered, the greater so making sure water bowls are chancealways that it will transfer disease. In many
cases a ‘bullseye rash’ will appear at the site of
a tick bite. be full with clean, fresh water should
feline
life
stages By Deborah Hansen
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PET BOARDING & DAYCARE
Proper Disposal of a Tick a priority. Many have medical issues Once the tick has been removed, place it in a sealed container or a small sealable plastic bag. and will need medication administered You can add a squirt of tick spray to kill it, or simply seal the bag or container and place it in
trash.someTicks need humidity to survive and frequently during their stay, the and
times fluids.
will perish without it. Do not flush ticks down the toilet. They can survive in the water.
Are Here to Help You These advanced-age catsWeTicks tend are to far too dangerous to ignore. Just
one bite from these tiny terrors could affect you
or your pet for the rest of your lives. Your best walk very stiff and it is obvious they
defense against ticks and the diseases they carry
is prevention. have sore and achy joints. Many will We can recommend tick removal tools and a wide range of the products you may need to
have limited mobility and usually protect your pets and their environment. Please ask for product recommendations that will
safelyin protect you and your pet from these tiny, will not access multiple levels their treacherous predators.
area. Multiple levels may even be a safety concern for these boarders if they are losing their sight or are unstable on their feet. It is important that your staff use all safety protocols