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Ticks in dogs
Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of animals, including dogs and people. They have 8 legs and look a bit like spiders. Over 30% of all dogs will have ticks on them in the summer months. Dogs of any age or breed can get tick bites. Ticks can spread infectious diseases including Lyme disease.
Ticks are the size of tiny seeds when they first latch on to your dog. They stay attached to grow and feed for up to 5 days. Any dog who visits green spaces can get ticks. Ticks can transfer disease by passing infections between animals when they feed on their blood. Lyme disease is the most serious disease spread by ticks in the UK. However, Lyme disease is still very rare in dogs. Irritation or infection at the site of a tick bite is a much more common problem.
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