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Jul 23, 24
They say time doesn’t wait for anyone. Well, neither do ticks. To recap, ticks are average-sized, spider-like pests who lay eggs, multiply quickly and enjoy feasting on our dog’s blood. If not removed on time, tick bites on dogs can transmit life-threatening diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and more through their bites.
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The good news is they can easily be kept away from your dog’s warm fur. As responsible pet parents, it’s crucial to understand effective tick prevention for dogs and tick bite treatment methods that actually work.
We have our top 5 best tick treatments for dogs which we’d like you to keep handy at home. Let’s get started, shall we?
You’ll mostly find ticks on your dog behind and inside their ears, under their collar, between their toes or the base of their tail. If you feel these areas have hard bumps on the skins, a tick might be nearby. Other signs that intricate their presence are excessive scratching, licking, lack of appetite, lethargy, wobbly legs and even vomiting.
Don’t let these pests win. Check your dog for ticks today. Remember to do this regularly.
HUFT Tip: If you ever notice a big tick on your dog, know that more ticks are definitely around on their fur.
When the tick infestation is severe, your dog can experience tick fever. Some common signs of tick fever are:
HUFT Tip: If you notice these symptoms in your dog, do not try any home treatments. Tick fever is a serious disease. Rush them to the vet immediately.
Ticks are commonly found in grassy, wooded areas and can latch onto your dog’s warm fur during outdoor activities like hiking or playing in the yard. Early detection and tick prevention for dogs are the key to reducing these risks and ensuring your pet’s well-being.
Fiprofort Plus is a popular spot-on tick bite treatment that provides effective control of ticks and fleas for dogs. This tick bite treatment is applied directly to the skin, where it kills existing parasites and prevents new infestations.
How it works: Fiprofort Plus contains fipronil and (S)-methoprene, which acts on the chloride channels and their ligands, especially GABA neurotransmitters. In simple terms, these proactive ingredients target adult fleas and ticks while preventing flea eggs and larvae from developing. It kills flea stages and fleas in the surrounding area for at least a month and ticks for up to 2 weeks.
Application: Apply Fiprofort Plus once a month around the area where you last saw the tick for continuous protection. For fleas, you will see results within 24 hours of application and for ticks within 48 hours of application.
HUFT Tip: If you notice ticks returning after a few days of giving your dog a bath or grooming them with an anti-tick and flea treatment, it means ticks and fleas aren’t just living on your pet. It is in their habit to crawl around your space and lay eggs in between tiles, in beddings, on curtains, carpets etc. We recommend doing a complete 360-degree cleaning of your space to get rid of all the ticks at once
Himalaya's tick and flea powder offers a natural alternative for controlling ticks and fleas on dogs. Featuring ingredients that repel insects naturally, this powder is antifungal, antimicrobial and easy to use. It also prevents skin infections and improves the overall condition of your pet’s skin.
How it works: The powder formulation includes neem and eucalyptus, known for their insect-repelling properties.
Application: Dust and rub Himalaya's tick and flea powder onto your dog's coat, focusing on areas prone to ticks and fleas, such as the neck, back and legs. You should also dust your pet’s sleeping space or the bed.
When we started creating our tick treatment line, we knew we had to keep chemicals away from our dogs. As an alternative, our team created HUFT Natural Anti Tick and Flea Powder for Dogs. This tick treatment is non-toxic and 100% chemical-free. Since ticks and fleas not only live on your pet but crawl around their space as well, you can dust it on the carpets and on your dog's bedding.
How it works: The tick and flea powder for dogs is made by using Diatomaceous Earth (DE). What is it? Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is a naturally formed sedimentary mineral rock, made up of small, sharp particles that kill bugs by dehydrating them. It naturally occurring and is ultimately causing these parasites to die. Our formula is also made with Food Grade DE, Cedarwood, Neem and Geranium Oils, with Arrowroot Powder. This combination ensures the powder is non-toxic and chemical-free.
Application: Simply sprinkle the powder on your pet's fur and around their bedding as directed on the bottle.
Our doggies love the outdoors. Which is also scary for us pet parents as it’s the natural breeding ground for ticks. So rather than restricting an activity our dogs love (and need) so much, we thought of creating a simple spray - our HUFT Organic Anti-Tick and Flea Spray for Dogs. It is made with all-natural ingredients so that it can be sprayed on our dogs often.
How it works: Ingredients like lemongrass and geranium have inherent insect-repelling properties. This natural and vegan formula uses specific quantities of these pure essential oils and ticks all the green boxes of being good for your dog’s skin. It’s handmade and is free from artificial colours/fragrances, alcohol, thickeners, SLS/SLES and parabens.
Application: Just ruffle your dog’s fur and spray it on the coat and skin (back, tail, legs and belly). Do not forget to shield your pet's eyes when you do this. Rather than spraying it on the head, apply a little on your palms and rub the formula around the ears and on the head. Keep away from the eyes and the mouth.
Wash away the pests as well as your worries. HUFT Natural Tick & Flea Relief Dog Shampoo is an all-natural, plant-based formula with a pH balance. It’s completely free of sulphates, parabens and toxin soaps that repel ticks and prevent skin infections.
How it works: The unique blend of lavender and rosemary essential oils, wheat germ oil, aloe vera and chamomile extract repels and relieves the skin and fur of ticks, fleas and all kinds of bugs. Here’s what each ingredient does:
Application: Wet the coat and massage the shampoo to create a lather. Rinse thoroughly. Gently dry the coat to prevent any damage to the fur. Be sure to protect your pet's eyes and ears throughout the bath.
In addition to using tick bite treatments, consider these preventative measures to protect your dog from these pests:
Protecting your dog from illnesses and harm is a crucial aspect of pet parenting. By educating oneself on multiple treatments and preventive measures available, we are sure you can safeguard your dog from these parasites and the diseases they carry. Remember, early detection of ticks on your dogs and proactive prevention are the key to your dog’s health. Stay informed and enjoy many happy and tick-free adventures with your furry family members!
Spot-on treatments and sprays are available which contain active ingredients that quickly kill ticks upon contact.
Unfortunately, ticks are always lurking around. Single use of these treatments cannot guarantee permanently getting rid of these pests. Continued use combined with environmental control measures can help reduce the risk of tick infestations.
While ticks primarily target dogs, they can also transmit diseases to humans. Please do note that a dog cannot transmit diseases to you but only the tick in itself can. It's essential to prevent tick bites for both your dog's and your family's safety.
Many believe Dettol can help kill ticks on dogs. While they can, the chemicals used are highly toxic to dogs. We recommend only using pet-safe tick treatments for your dog’s safety and health.
Mostly for tick infestations, you require specific products or tick medication from the vet. We recommend consulting your vet for safe and effective natural methods to remove ticks from your dog at home.
To remove ticks, use the treatment options outlined in the blog. First, spread the fur around the tick for better access. Grasp the tick with fine-tip tweezers as close to the skin as possible and gently pull it out to avoid leaving any parts behind. Squash the tick and place it into a prepared solution of diluted disinfectant (alcohol and vinegar) to prevent it from crawling back. Clean the bite area with a pet-safe antiseptic solution and wash your hands thoroughly. Finally, apply anti-tick and flea powder or spray to prevent future infestations.
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