Posts Tagged: tick prevention May 10, 2015 by Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota ‘Tis the Season for Tick Prevention The best way to keep ticks off your dog is to take action BEFORE you find a tick. Did you know? Adult ticks are most common from late February to early April Female ticks lay between 3,000-6,000 eggs in the summer which is why ticks are the most active during summer Ticks tend to live […] Read More 15 Facts about Lyme Disease Here are a few quick facts pet owners should know about Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection commonly seen in both dogs and people. Dogs living in the Midwest have significant risk of developing Lyme disease. An infected tick is more likely to bite your dog if your dog spends time in the […] Read More