Should I Be Worried About Ticks Getting On My Texas Pets?
The threat of tick-borne diseases is an interesting topic because different people respond differently to the threat these pests pose. The responses range from one apathy and indifference to one of dread. And while we certainly don't want to promote fear, it is important to have a healthy level of caution when it comes to dealing with ticks. Though the risk of you or your pets contracting a tick-borne disease is relatively low, these parasitic pests have the ability to transfer a variety of different diseases, some of which can lead to lifelong health complications. And that’s definitely not a risk you want to take!
Which diseases affect dogs and cats?
The tick-related diseases that most commonly affect dogs are Lyme disease, canine ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, canine babesiosis, canine anaplasmosis, canine bartonellosis, and canine hepatozoonosis.
While tick-borne diseases are not as common in cats, they can still cause severe sickness and even be fatal. The tick-related illnesses linked to cats are Lyme disease, haemobartonellosis, cytauxzoonosis, tularemia, which can cause tick paralysis, and babesiosis, which can lead to anemia.
When ticks choose our pets as their hosts, they can transfer diseases to them that can make them become very ill. These illnesses can lead to chronic symptoms, kidney disease, heart conditions, and nervous systems disorders. Acute symptoms of tick-borne disease can include fatigue, stiffness, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, nose bleeds, flu-like symptoms, depression, fever, swollen lymph nodes, nasal discharge, pale gums, jaundice, darker-than-normal urine, difficulty breathing, and seizures, among others.
While this is enough to make you worry about ticks getting on your pet, there is also the threat that those ticks can use your pets to get into your home and then attach to you and your family members. And many of the diseases and symptoms listed above can affect humans as well as pets. That is why it is vital to take precautions when it comes to ticks
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