Community Corner
How to Keep Ticks Off Your Dog
Here are some tips Patch put together for keeping the pesky critters at bay.
Taking Fido for a walk in this area can mean coming home with an unwanted stowaway - ticks. Whether or not you are employing a flea and tick control product on your dog, these tips can help to lessen the encounters and issues.
- Keep your yard clean and grass trimmed. Also remove debris and keep your bushes trimmed.
- Keep away from tall grass or weeds on your walks.
- Consider a repellent collar for your pet.
- Treat the lawn around your home if keeping greenery is not enough.
- Try an all-natural method. Click here for more information.Â
Got a method we did not mention? Tell us in the comments.
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