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Note: Ticks carry the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. They are not insects, but mites living in all wooded or humid areas with tall grass, except for the Mediterranean coast and mountainous areas whose altitude exceeds 1500 m.
Ticks are everywhere in Europe. There are many species and more than 12 of them can be found on dogs and cats . In France, 3 species of ticks are largely dominant: Dermacentor reticulatus , Ixodes ricinus and Rhipicephalus sanguineus . It is very difficult to tell with the naked eye which species a tick belongs to. They are sometimes referred to as brown ticks and white ticks , but vary in size and color depending on the stage of development of the parasite and whether or not it is engorged with blood. Only specialists armed with a microscope are able to recognize the species of a tick.
Although there are certain vaccines ( Pirodog for piroplasmosis and Merilym for Lyme disease), animal prevention essentially involves the use of anti-tick products for dogs and cats:
1. Anti-tick shampoos and aerosols : anti-tick shampoos provide an attack treatment, but their duration of action remains too short in most cases.
2. Anti-tick collars : unlike shampoos, their duration of action in dogs and cats is long (several months). Their effectiveness is greater around the neck than at the back of the animal.
3. Anti-tick sprays: they allow rapid destruction of ticks and their persistence lasts approximately one month. However, in the case of recalcitrant or densely coated animals, their application in dogs and cats may prove difficult.
4. Anti-tick pipettes : easy to use and effective, they allow the treating product to be distributed over the whole body in about a day, like Advantix medium dog 10-25Kg - 6 pipettes. Ideal for prevention or moderate infestations.
5. Hooks: if, despite prevention, a tick remains attached to the animal, use a suitable hook to remove the entire tick without leaving its head under the skin of the dog or cat.
Ticks are small parasites that feed on blood and live on animals and humans. They can transmit dangerous diseases such as Lyme fever and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
The life cycle of ticks begins when an egg hatches into a larva . The larva then feeds on the blood of a host, usually a small animal, and pupates . The nymph, in turn, feeds on blood and grows into an adult. The adult ticks then seek out a new host to feed on and lay eggs.
It is important to understand the life cycle of ticks to prevent and control them . By using tick repellents, regularly checking your body for ticks, and removing them promptly, you can minimize the risk of disease transmission .
Ultimately, the life cycle of ticks can be scary, but by taking the necessary steps , we can control it and protect our health and that of those around us. So be vigilant and take precautions when you and your pets are in contact with nature.