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Crisp Leaves, Cool Air, and Ticks
With the cool weather already making appearances, many people think we are out of the woods with parasite prevention season.
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Map Displaying Areas at Risk for Ticks in Nova Scotia
While there once were specific areas in the province that were known to be at higher risk for ticks, it now seems to have become more of a general, widespread issue.
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Tick-Borne Diseases
Ticks are an external parasite that is growing in population here in Nova Scotia. They are eight-legged and seeking a blood meal from their hosts and have gained a reputation for being a shudder-inducing critter to stumble across. Due to their direct interaction with their host’s blood, disease transmission is common when they can stay […]
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Common Vet Myths – Tick Control
The Lyme vaccine negates the use of tick prevention – In a perfect world, we would have a routine vaccine that would prevent Lyme disease 100%. However, we do not have that luxury. There is a lot of controversy surrounding the Lyme vaccine and you need to discuss with your vet to ensure you get […]
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