Large Animal Vaccine Clinic

Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

PO Box 1273, 1997 Deer Creek Rd.

Angels Camp, CA  95222

(209) 736-0488

www.angelscampvet.com

Fall Large Animal Vaccine Clinic

 

Date:                 October 20, 2012

 

Time:                9:30- noon

 

Location:          Clinic Parking Lot

 

Large Animal Vaccine Clinic

Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

PO Box 1273, 1997 Deer Creek Rd.

Angels Camp, CA  95222

(209) 736-0488

www.angelscampvet.com

Fall Large Animal Vaccine Clinic

 

Date:                 October 20, 2012

 

Time:                9:30- noon

 

Location:          Clinic Parking Lot

 

Summertime Tick Info from Angels Camp Veterinary Hospital

Ticks Don’t Jump, They Climb

By VetStreet

What Are Ticks?
Ticks are small, eight-legged parasites that must drink blood in order to survive and reproduce. Ticks don’t fly, and they can’t jump (unlike fleas). In fact, ticks are more closely related to spiders and mites than to “insects” like fleas. Of the hundreds of tick species, approximately 80 are found in the United States. Ticks can feed on a variety of hosts including birds, dogs, cats, and people.

Why Are Ticks a Problem?
If a dog is heavily infested with ticks, the parasites can drink enough blood to cause anemia (severe blood loss). However, ticks are mostly a concern because of the diseases they can transmit to their hosts. Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever are among the dangerous diseases that ticks can transmit to your dog. Although people can’t catch these diseases from dogs directly, infected ticks can bite people and transmit them. If your dog is exposed to these dangers, chances are that you and your family may also be at risk for exposure.