As the weather’s warming up, our canine companions are eager to get outside and play. Who can blame them? But as the people in our dog’s lives who know and understand that the world is a dangerous place, we have the responsibility to keep them safe and healthy. Today, we’re going to talk about a potential hazard right here in Quincy MA that has the potential to make your dog very sick.
We’re talking about deer ticks. Endemic to this area, deer ticks are a carrier of Lyme Disease, a very serious disease. Many people know about the danger Lyme Disease poses to people. But did you know it also is potentially deadly for dogs? A condition known as Lyme Nephritis causes a dog’s kidneys to fail. Researchers believe that labs and golden retrievers are particularly susceptible, but all dogs can contract this condition if they’re bitten by a diseased tick.
Your Dog Deserves to be Safe in Your Backyard
The backyard is the place where your dog goes to run, relax, and use the bathroom. These are all activities they should be able to do without any worries about tick bites. But what’s the best way to keep your back yard tick free?
To answer this question, you’ll want to bring your Quincy lawn care service into the picture and talk to them about tick control services. Ticks are active in our region between the spring and fall. Tick control near Quincy involves the application of people and pet safe products repeatedly throughout the year, applied specifically to the areas of your property that are most attractive to ticks.
For everybody’s protection and peace of mind, we do ask that homeowners keep their dogs inside and away from the action while we’re performing tick control. After we’re done, however, the yard is safe for everyone to enjoy. Tick control is a small investment to keep your dog from contracting Lyme Disease in your own backyard.
