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Table Of Contents

About Flea Fixer ...................................................................................... 3 Flea Fixer & Its Affectivity ................................................................... 4 Why Administer Homeopathy? ........................................................... 5 Simple Answers To Hard Questions on Flea Fixer ........................... 6 Points to Remember About Flea Fixer ............................................... 9 Ingredients of Flea Fixer.................................................................... 10

The Flea Cycle ....................................................................................... 12 What are Fleas?.................................................................................. 12 Where to Detect the Fleas? ............................................................... 15 What to Watch For As Symptoms for Flea Bites?........................... 16 How to Prevent Fleas?....................................................................... 16 How to Get Rid of Fleas?................................................................... 17

The Tick Cycle.................................................................................... 18 What Are Ticks? ................................................................................. 18 How Can They Harm Your Pets?....................................................... 19 What Are The Different Kinds of Ticks?........................................... 19 What Is Their Lifecycle? .................................................................... 20 How To Remove Ticks? ..................................................................... 21 How To Dispose of Ticks?................................................................. 22 How To Prevent Ticks?...................................................................... 23 What is Lyme Disease? ..................................................................... 24

What are the symptoms of Lyme Disease?.....................................................25

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About Flea Fixer Flea Fixer is a Natural Remedy specially formulated to treat, soothe and prevent flea

bite dermatitis in dogs, without the side effects found in many of today’s prescription

creams.

This fabulous herbal cream not only soothes the inflammation and irritation associated

with flea bites, but it also speeds the healing of raw and inflamed skin, and relieves

itching and discomfort.

But that’s not all, Flea Fixer actually prevents allergic reactions to flea bites. That’s

right! Now there really is a natural way to help your dog not only cope with fleas . . .

but actually overcome the serious problem of flea bites.

And the best thing about this amazing new product is that its 100% herbal, biochemic and homeopathic ingredients act as natural healing balm on your dog's

suffering skin.

Flea Fixer is manufactured according to only the highest pharmaceutical standards.

The individual components found in Flea Fixer are safe, effective and well-researched

to ensure ZERO side-effects on your pet.

As a professional dog trainer and a dog lover, I just wouldn’t settle for anything less –

and neither should you!

That means that when you use this incredibly effective product, you can be sure

you’re providing your loving pet with the very best . . . the most effective . . . and

above all the safest method of ridding him of fleas and preventing future allergic

reactions due to flea bites.


Flea Fixer & Its Affectivity The all-natural ingredients in this potent . . . yet gentle . . herbal blend goes to work

immediately to jump start the healing process. Your dog's flea-infested allergic skin

won’t heal overnight. But it, indeed will heal when it’s fortified with proper nutritional

support found in Flea Fixer.

Iridoids, calendic acid, lutein and beta-carotene along with azulene and volatile Oils,

help to soothe the inflammation and lesions while saving your dog the discomfort of

constant scratching and itching. Dogs are bound to be bitten by ticks and fleas.

The only option for you, as a caring and loving owner, at this stage, is to provide an

aid that will provide your dog relief to the itchiness as well as heal the skin from flea

bites. Flea Fixer is such an aid! It combines the goodness of natural herbs and doctors

and cures a canine's flea-infested skin dermatitis.

Flea Fixer additionally provides the skin with the absolutely essential nutrients that the

skin craves to regain its healt h and return to its natural texture.

Chemical “medi-cures” are known to have gluten, artificial flavors, colors or

preservatives. All these ingredients can prove to be harmful for your dog’s health. In

fact, they even be doing your dog more harm than good in the long run.

These synthetic drugs contained in this so-called “cures” often have nasty, unwanted

side effects like allergies, nausea, and skin problems. Some dogs even experience

digestive ailments, neurotic disorders, cancer, and tumors, to name just some of the

disorders prompted by prolonged use of these medications.

Not only that, when used over time, these products may even weaken the immune

system of your dog and make him even more susceptible to any number of illnesses.


This one-of-a-kind herbal balm:

Soothes the itchy, sore or irritated skin caused by fleabites.

Quickly heals inflammation acting as an anti-inflammatory balm.

Increases the healing process by drying up the raw tender skin.

Dries skin lesions and protects the skin.

Acts as a quick healer for flea allergies.

Prevents allergic reactions triggered off by fleabites and tick bites.

Tried and tested thoroughly, Flea Fixer is highly effective on dogs suffering from minor

or acute flea dermatitis.

Why Administer Homeopathy? Because it is a safe and natural healing process without any side effects! Homeopathy does not contain gluten, artificial flavors and colors, which can be found

in synthetic drugs. These ingredients can prove harmful to your dog’s health.

Homeopathy contains the natural goodness of herbs which do not in anyway cause

any sort of harm. Homeopathy does not contain any chemical.

Because it is highly effective in both chronic and acute conditions.

Many chronic ailments, which have been labeled as “incurable” by other schools of

medicine, can be cured by homeopathy. Homeopathy cures from the root.


Because they are easy to administer.

They do not contain any added smell or disgusting taste that can put-off the patient.

Risk Free

Free from the risk of developing drug resistance and residue problems. Completely

harmless for humans and animals.

Simple Answers To Hard Questions on Flea Fixer

Can Flea Fixer be used on kittens or puppies? Yes, being a herbal ointment made from Nature's pure goodness, Flea Fixer is safe

for cats and dogs of all ages.

Even if it is a 2-month-old kitten or a puppy, Flea Fixer Flea Fixer is gentle enough to

treat even these delicate babies – and without any side-effects.

Is it safe to use the product repeatedly?

Absolutely! In fact, Flea Fixer was developed with the intention of an owing using it

three times a day till the area affected by the flea bites has healed completely.

You can use the product repeatedly on your dog without the worry of exposing him to

any ill-effects.

How long will it stay active?

Flea Fixer is absorbed by the skin tissues. The medicine starts to work immediately

after application.


Does Flea Fixer Have Any Side-effects?

Flea fixer is a natural therapy you can trust. This remedy is absolutely pure. It acts as

an effective herbal remedy even if your dog is plagued with worst case of irritation,

illness or allergy.

In fact, this amazing blend of natural ingredients is, without a doubt, the perfect

alternative to prescription drugs, and works effectively, and holistically, by uprooting

the cause of problems.

Finally, all the natural healing goodness of Nature within your easy grasp. Absence of

Gluten, Artificial Colors, Flavors, Preservatives, Additives and Chemicals makes Flea

Fixer 100% Natural, Safe and Completely Free from Adverse Side Effects! How Effective Is Flea Fixer?

Extensive testing has proved, beyond a doubt, that Flea Fixer is a natural remedy that

is highly effective in curing completely even chronic acute flea dermatitis like eczema

and abscess.

This startling new herbal remedy starts to show results in as little as just 2 weeks. The

natural ingredients of Flea Fixer treat your troubled pet without causing any adverse

side effects or causing any accompanying syndromes.

How do I know the shelf life of the product?

For the safety and ultimate health of your dog, we’ve placed a white sticker on the

bottom of every bottle with the expiration date on it.

You’ll be pleased to know that Flea Fixer has a long shelf life and lasts the longest

and stays most effective when it’s stored in a cool dark place, away from direct

sunlight.


How long will it take to show results? Flea Fixer has worked successfully even for dogs with severe flea dermatits. The

cream starts working within few days and noted signs of improvement can be visible

easily.

With proper dosage and regular use, your beloved four-legged friend should begin to

show the desired signs of improvement in skin texture and infection completely free

sheath of the high-quality nutrients present in this natural remedy.

Even if your pet is suffering from chronic flea dermatits allergy, it should not take more

than few weeks for Flea Fixer to heal the effected areas.

When do I need to order for another bottle? A single tube of Flea Fixer contains 25ml. Even with daily use the tube will easily last

up to 30 days. Of course, just how long this amount lasts ultimately depends on the

severity of your dog’s allergy and the size of your dog.

What about the dosage? Flea Fixer comes in a topical cream form and is extremely easy-to-use. All you need

to do is directly apply the cream over your dog's flea bitten affected areas. This cream

is completely odor free!

Regular Dosage & Direction to Use:

Flea Fixer can be used safely on both puppies and adult dogs.

I always advise my clients to use Flea Fixer after they’ve cleaned their dog. After

cleansing, apply this herbal cream directly to affected area. Be sure to do this three

times every day.


Flea Fixer goes to work immediately, healing your dog's flea affected skin. You’ll be

delighted, when within a few days, you notice the mareked improvement.. With regular

use over several weeks, the allergic dermatitis will clear completely. Flea Fixer also

prevents any further recurrence of the allergy.

I know the special place your dog holds in your heart. I know how it feels to stand by

and helplessly watch your dog experience the severe stress of scratching himself all

day long. When you purchase Flea Fixer you no longer have to go through that agony.

And best of all, neither does your dog.

You can provide your loving dog – who depends on you for so much – complete relief

. . . and you can do it without the need to even visit a vet. All you need to do to apply

Flea Fixer as directed.

Flea Fixer works wonders even on the most stubborn of cases of flea dermatitis

With proper dosage and regular use, your beloved four-legged friend should begin to

show the desired signs of improvement in skin texture and infection completely within

a very short period of time.

In fact, you may even be able to see the initial stages of healing as early as a few

days after the start of use thanks to the high-quality nutrients present in this natural

remedy.

Points to Remember About Flea Fixer

Flea is for external use only. Make sure your dog does not intake it.

It is best stored in a cool dark place out of direct sunlight.

Flea Fixer IS NOT for a quick beauty boost.


Flea Fixer is not a remedy for injuries like wounds, cuts, burns, bruises or

grazes

If your Dog has fungal infection like ringworm, do not buy Flea Fixer as a cure

for fungal infections.

Flea Fixer is not meant for treatment of internal parasites like heartworm,

roundworm or tapeworm.

Ingredients of Flea Fixer Flea Fixer combines some of the best natural ingredients known to man in one,

unbeatable formula.

Given below is a table where I have compared the ingredients present in different

prescription drugs and all the essential ingredients that have been used to make Flea

Fixer.

Here are the 5 key ingredients that make Flea Fixer so uniquely powerful.

Matricaria recutita (German Chamomile)

Chamomile has long been a popular solution to ills. This herb has antiseptic, sedative,

analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties and it also acts as an antihistamine. With

modern science and study, Chamomile was introduced to treat a wide variety of skin

disorders such as eczema, bedsores, post radiation therapy skin inflammation, and

contact dermatitis.

Galium aperine (Cleavers)

Cleavers acts as valuable cleansing herb. It has anti-inflammatory components, like

astringent, may inhibit and combat development of tumors, lymphatic cleanser and


blood purifier, laxative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory,

antispasmodic, astringent, mild antibiotic, alterative, tonic; affects kidneys, gall

bladder, and the lymphatic and urinary systems; lowers blood pressure; assists

healing.

Calendula officinalis (Marigold)

Marigold is chiefly used as a local remedy. Its action is stimulant and diaphoretic.

Given internally, it assists local action and prevents suppuration. It has been asserted

that a Marigold flower, rubbed on the affected part, is an admirable remedy for the

pain and swelling caused by the sting of a wasp or bee.

This particular herb have been used for stomach upset, ulcers, menstrual period

problems, eye infections (e.g. conjunctivitis), inflammation, and for wound healing.

Hamamelis virginianum (Witchhazel)

The earliest works on medicinal plants included witch hazel, primarily noting its use to

treat inflammations, hemorrhoids, bites, stings and skin sores, diarrhea and dysentery,

and many other conditions for which a plant high in tannins would produce relief by

virtue of its astringency.

Witch hazel works wonders on insect bites to calm pain and relieve itching and sooths

chigger and tick bites, as well as mosquito bites, and poison ivy rash.

Graphites (30C) This homeopathic remedy is mainly used to cure eczema, herpetic skin erruptions,

diaper rash, and other rashes. It is also good for erratic metabolism that may cause

psoriasis, hardening scar tissue, easily infected cuts, and obesity. Also treats ulcers,

cold sores, hair loss, cramps, and numbness. Also widely used to treat severely dry

and cracked skin due to its excellent skin conditioning properties.


The Flea Cycle

The above diagram will give you a clear picture of the different stages of Fleas.

What are Fleas? These small dark brown insects prefer temperatures of 65-80 degrees and humidity

levels of 75-85%... so for some areas of the country they are more than just a

“summer” problem.

Dogs and cats often get infested with fleas through contact with other animals or

contact with fleas in the environment. The strong back legs of this insect enable it to

jump from host to host or from the environment onto the host. (Fleas do not have

wings so cannot fly!) The flea’s bite can cause itching for the host but for a sensitive


or flea-allergic animal, this itching can be quite severe and leads to hair-loss,

inflammation and secondary skin infections.

Some pets, hypersensitive to the flea's saliva, will itch all over from the bite of even a

single flea! The flea information presented here will focus on treatment for and

prevention of fleas, which, let’s face it, is just as important to the pet as it is to the pet's

caretakers!

How do you know if fleas are causing all that itching (called pruritus)? Generally,

unlike the burrowing, microscopic Demodex or Scabies Mites, fleas can be seen

scurrying along the surface of the skin.

Dark copper colored and about the size of the head of a pin, fleas dislike light so

looking for them within furry areas and on the pet's belly and inner thighs will provide

your best chances of spotting them. Look for "flea dirt", too. "Flea dirt" looks like dark

specks of pepper scattered on the skin surface. See the image of flea dirt near the

bottom-right of this article.

If you see flea dirt, which is actually flea feces and is composed of digested blood,

pick some off the pet and place on a wet paper towel. If after a few minutes the tiny

specks spread out like a small blood stain... it's definitely flea dirt and your pet has

fleas!

Flea dirt may be your only evidence of a flea infestation but believe the evidence! If

there is flea dirt there are surely fleas present. You need to begin your war on the

pests.

Flea-related irritations and infections can literally crop up within hours after the very

first flea bite. There are any number of reasons for this. Many dogs have such

sensitive skin that even one flea attack can cause severe itching and biting that swiftly

develops into a “hot spot.” If this flea bite isn’t treated in time, even more serious

health problems may develop . . . problems like tapeworms . . . anemia . . . and, yes,

even death.


And we haven’t even started talking about the health hazards that ticks carry. These

notorious creatures can transmit countless diseases to dogs, including Lyme Disease,

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Tularemia, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Cytauxzoonosis

and Hepatozoonosis.

And what’s worse, the same ticks can also attack you and your family, putting you at a

real threat of Lyme Disease, to name just one hazard!

Fleas, without a doubt are an utter nuisance. But they are more – much more – than

just an annoyance. They are a potential and very serious health hazard to your dog –

and to your entire family. Imagine, in just one day, a single flea can bite your dog more

than 400 times!

It’s true! But that’s not all! During that same day, this same flea can consume more

than its body weight of your pet's blood. And before it's through, a female flea can lay

hundreds of eggs on your pet, ensuring that its work will be carried on by generations

to come.

And flea bites can, indeed, trigger a chain reaction that may cause permanent

damage to your loyal, loving and trusting family pet. Fleabites can cause flea allergy

dermatitis--an allergic reaction your dog has to proteins in flea saliva.

Your dog’s constant scratching to rid himself of fleas can cause permanent hair loss

and other skin problems. Your dog can even get a tapeworm if he eats a flea that has

one. And a flea that feasts on your pet's blood can lead to anemia and, in rare cases,

even death. This is pretty scary information for any pet owner!

And that’s just one flea! Multiply the potential dangers by two . . . five . . . 10 or more.

Because when a pair of fleas get together . . . they can produce literally millions of

offspring!


Where to Detect the Fleas? Generally, fleas can be seen scurrying along the surface of the skin. Dark copper

colored and about the size of the head of a pin, fleas dislike light so looking for them

within furry areas and on the pet's belly and inner thighs will provide your best

chances of spotting them.

Another place to search for these tiny pests is at the base of your dog’s tail and up his

back. This area is known as the “flea triangle” by many veterinarians.

And while you’re searching don't forget to look for "flea dirt", as well. "Flea dirt" looks

like dark brownish sprinkled pepper on the surface of your dog’s skin. In reality, the

“dirt” is flea feces and the dark color . . . well, that’s due to the digested blood the flea

feeds from.

You also need to be aware of and look for flea rashes. They can be seen:

Near the tail

On the f old of a joint like at the elbow, knee, or ankle

In the under-belly area

Just below the ears

In the armpits

The amount of skin affected by these hazardous pests increases with time . . .

enlarging the area of the skin rash, creating uncomfortable hot spots or lesions.

In fact, the rash spreads to other areas within hours. When pressed the area turns

white or blanches at touch. That means a rash can actually spread and you not even

be aware that your dog has a skin problem!

If your dog is plagued by thickened skin with darkened areas then the poor animal is

suffering from a severe case of flea infestation. Fleas or flea feces are all too often

extremely difficult to detect. They, obviously indicate the presence of fleas.


You may discover hot spots along your dog’s back and tail line – the flea triangle as

many veterinarians call it. These sores are usually circular, red, oozing, and very

painful, often requiring medical attention. And worst of all they are extremely

uncomfortable and irritating to your dog!

What to Watch For As Symptoms for Flea Bites?

That’s why, as a caring and loving dog owner, you must stay alert to the possible

presence of fleas. Here are some of the signs to watch for:

Severe feverish itching

Chewing, licking and biting of the tail, rump, back legs and occasionally front

legs

Oozing lesions (lick granuloma) from chewing

Hot spots on the hips or face, which is severe skin damage from scratching

Rash with small pimple-like bumps that itch and may bleed

Loss of hair, bald patches or hairs that appear broken,

Skin folds such as under the breasts or in the groin may be affected

How to Prevent Fleas?

Cats and dogs will pick up fleas outdoors as wild animals generally carry many fleas.

Steps to take to prevent flea problems include:

washing pets bedding every week (eggs are usually laid where the pet sleeps)

vacuum carpets, rugs, soft furnishings, and around skirting boards every week; steam-

clean carpets and rugs occasionally

if replacing flooring consider putting in wooden floors or other surfaces which can be

easily cleaned


comb your pet regularly (every day during the summer) using a fine-toothed metal

comb (available in supermarkets etc and much more effective than plastic combs) -

any fleas collected can be drowned in a dish of soapy water

How to Get Rid of Fleas?

If possible try to identify the source of the problem. In many cases this can be traced

to a family pet. If you suspect the source is a pet you should consult your veterinary

surgeon who may confirm your suspicions.

Treatment for pets may take the form of insecticide aerosol sprays, pour-on products

or a tablet. Your vet will explain where and how to use the product and this may

include treatment of the animal's bedding. Always follow the instruction for use of

these products carefully.

You can carry out your own treatment of your premises using an insecticide aerosol

spray specifically for this purpose, but again it is important to follow the instructions for

use.

Consult your veterinary surgeon or the pest control officer at your local council for

product information. Alternatively the pest control officer can treat your premises using

a combination of insecticides and products that inhibit flea development.


The Tick Cycle

The above diagram will give you a clear picture of the different stages of Ticks.

What Are Ticks?

Ticks are small rounded arachnids that cling to one spot and do not move. They have

inserted their head under the skin and are engorging themselves on the blood.

Diseases carried by ticks means that you should have yourself or your pets checked

after you find ticks. On the one hand, ticks are a little easier to deal with since they

remain outdoors, and do not infest houses the way fleas do; on the other hand, they

carry more dangerous diseases and are harder to find.


How Can They Harm Your Pets? Ticks are the most important arthropod in transmitting diseases to domestic animals

and run a close second to mosquitoes in arthropod borne human diseases. They

transmit a greater variety of infectious agents than any other type of arthropod. Ticks

can cause disease and illness directly.

They are responsible for anemia due to blood loss, dermatosis due to salivary

secretions, and ascending tick paralysis due to neurotoxins in the salivary secretions.

They also can be the vector of other diseases. Some of the more noted tick borne

diseases are babesiosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichia, East Coast fever, relapsing fever,

rocky mountain spotted fever and, of course, Lyme disease.

What Are The Different Kinds of Ticks? There are two basic types of ticks. Soft ticks, the argasids, are distinguished by their

soft, leathery cuticle and lack of scutum. They can be recognized easily by their

subterminal mouthparts that are on the underside of the tick.

Soft ticks when engorged with blood blow up like a balloon. Soft ticks are fast feeders,

being able to tank up in a matter of hours.

Hard ticks, the Ixodids, have a hard plate on the dorsal surface and have terminal

mouthparts. When attaching, a tick will slice open the skin with the mouthparts and

then attach itself. They also secrete a cement that hardens and holds the tick onto the

host. Hard ticks are slow feeders, taking several days to finish their bloodmeal.

During feeding a tick may extract up to 8 ml of blood, they can take 100X their body

weight in blood. Interestingly, they concentrate the blood during feeding and will return

much of the water to the host while losing some by transpiration through the cuticle.


What Is Their Lifecycle?

All ticks have four life cycle stages. Adult ticks, produce eggs. A female tick can

produce up to 20,000 eggs. Mating usually occurs on a host, after which the female

must have a blood meal in order for the eggs to develop.

Ixodid ticks are unusual in that mating does not occur on the host. The eggs are laid in

the soil or leaf litter after the female drops off the host. These eggs hatch into a stage

known as the larva. The larva is the smallest stage and can be recognized by having

only 3 pairs of legs.

These "seed ticks" are produced in great numbers. They must find a host and take a

blood meal in order to molt to the next stage called the nymph. If the nymph can feed

on a host, it will develop into the adult tick.

Ticks vary greatly in how long this cycle takes and the number of hosts involved.

Some ticks are one host ticks; the entire cycle occurs on that one host. Others use

two hosts, some three and some of the soft ticks are multi-host ticks.

Ticks require high humidity and moderate temperature. Juvenile ticks usually live in

the soil or at ground level. They will then climb up onto a blade of grass or the leaf of a

plant to await a potential host.

They will sense the presence of a host and begin the questing behavior, standing up

and waving their front legs. They are able to sense a vibration, a shadow, a change in

CO2 level, or temperature change. When unsuccessful in their "quest" they become

dehydrated and will climb back down the plant to the ground to become rehydrated.

Then back up the plant, etc., until they are successful or they die. Some ticks have

been known to live for over 20 years and they can live for a very long time without

food. Their favored habitat is old field-forest ecozone. One way to cut down the

number of ticks is to keep the area mowed.


How To Remove Ticks? When you find a tick, use tweezers to pick up the body and pull s-l-o-w-l-y and gently,

and the mouthparts will release. You should see a small crator in your dog's skin, if

you see what looks like black lines, you've left the head of the tick in.

At this point, if your dog is mellow enough, you should try and pick it out. Otherwise,

you may need to take your pet into the vet, as the head parts will lead to an infection.

Ticks carry a lot of rickettsial diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain

Spotted Fever, so you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap after handling a

tick.

Some veterinarians will put on gloves, smear one finger with a bit of mineral oil and

massage the protruding part of the tick for a minute or so. The tick will back out.

Few Pointers:

Don't use any of the folklore remedies (matches, cigarettes, pins, gasoline) that

will irritate the tick. They increase the likelihood that the tick will "spit up" in you,

which increases the risk of disease.

Oil is not effective because the breathing requirements of the tick are so small it

could last hours covered with oil.

The mouthpiece is barbed rather than spiralled, so trying to rotate the tick out

doesn't provide any advantage.

The preferred method is to use special tweezers designed for that purpose, and

pull straight out.


Lyme disease (see below) is usually carried by tiny deer ticks (two other kinds

of ticks have also been identified as carriers), which are the size of the head of a

pin. You must look yourself or your pet over very carefully to find these kind of

ticks. Other ticks can be as large as peppercorns.

This can vary depending on whether or not the tick has yet engorged itself --

the deer tick can be as large as the more familiar Dog Tick if it has had time to

feed. So if you are in doubt, preserve the tick in rubbing alcohol and have your vet

take a look at it.

If you have left the head of the tick in your pet's skin, chances are there will be

an infection or an abscess in a week or so. Try disinfecting the area thoroughly

with 70% alcohol (it takes about 5 minutes for alcohol to sterilize an area).

Ethyl alcohol is less toxic than rubbing alcohol; vodka or any high-proof liquor

will work, but good commercial antiseptic cleansers are recommended. Then apply

a combination antibiotic ointment. If an infection occurs anyway, take your pet in to

the vet to have it drained.

How To Dispose of Ticks? To dispose of the tick, drop it into alcohol to kill it, then dispose of it. Flushing them

down the toilet WILL NOT KILL THEM.

Squishing them with a thumbnail is not recommended, and is not easy anyway. You

might save the tick in a jar of alcohol for identification, to help decide whether possible

infection has occurred.

If you spend a lot of time outdoors during this period, be sure to check yourself, your

family and your pets daily for ticks. If you hunt or trap, check areas where you cache

your game for ticks that may have fallen off during handling.


A helpful practice is to wear long pants tucked into white socks; this way they crawl up

the *outside* of your pants and you can spot them in the field. Also wear a hat: they

can drop from trees onto your head.

Ticks like long grass on the edges of woods (especially deer ticks) They crawl up onto

the grass blades and cling to you as you walk past.

If you comb your pet with a wide tooth flea comb right after taking a walk, chances are

you will find unattached ticks crawling around. Ticks don't attach themselves right

away: they look around for good real estate. It's much easier to remove ticks before

they attach, and easier to remove newly attached ticks than ones that have been

feeding for a while.

How To Prevent Ticks?

If you have heavy infestations of ticks in your area, spraying your backyard against

ticks may be a good idea, especially if your pet is indoor/outdoors.

If you have a dog, a new product called Preventic appears to be highly effective. It is a

tick collar that kills ticks shortly after they attach to your dog. The active agent is

Amitraz, which prevents attachment and kills but does not affect fleas. Amitraz is not

an insecticide (flea killer) but an "arachnicide" (8-legged bug killer - ticks and spiders

are in the same class.)

You will have to spray your house in this case as ticks hatch an unbelievable number

of eggs. Your local hardware store can give you tips on what is best to spray with. You

are not too likely to find "natural" or low-toxic sprays for ticks. On the other hand, one

spraying is likely all you need to clear them out of your house. They are not tenacious

the way fleas are.


Common recommendations for reducing ticks in your backyard are to keep the weeds

or grass well-mowed. There are commercial sprays effective against ticks. If you live

in tick-infested areas, always examine your dog (and yourself!) after being outside.

Control vermin around your house and discourage deer and other wild or feral animals

from your property, as they are often vectors for ticks (as well as a slew of other

nasties).

What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is a complex illness that affects wild and domestic animals, including

dogs, as well as humans. It is caused by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called

borrelia burgdoferi.

Studies have shown that migrating birds have helped disperse infected ticks to new

areas. Hunting dogs, or any dog that runs in tick-infested fields, can bring the problem

home with them. And so do people who move from place to place with infected pets.

You should note that Lyme disease is fairly easily treatable with antibiotics. Problems

occur when it is left untreated. Lyme disease appears to affect humans a bit differently

and is more complex to treat.

When a tick bites, the bacterium is transferred into the blood of the host. Hosts include

deer, migratory birds, rabbits, mice, raccoons and skunks ... plus dogs, cats, cattle,

horses and humans.

Besides tick bites, Lyme disease may be spread by contact with infected body fluids.

Studies indicate that transmission may occur in this manner from dog to dog, and

possibly from cow to cow and horse to horse. Transmission from animal to human

*may* be possible. In utero transmission has been observed. Animals may be

reinfected with Lyme disease.

The major vector for the deer tick is the mouse; deer have relatively little to do with it.

Deer simply act as a home for the overwintering adults. Removing deer from an area


has little long term effect on the tick population since the adults simply find another

animal to act as a winter host.

What are the symptoms of Lyme Disease? The symptoms of this illness have now been separated into three stages. If caught

before the end of the first stage, the illness is usually easily treated by antibiotics. In

general, a high fever combined with stiffness or arthritic symptoms (in both people and

animals) can indicate Lyme disease.

The next two stages represent greater systematic involvement and include the

nervous system and the heart. If still untreated, the third stage involves the

musculoskeletal system. The erythema migrans (small round rash at the site of the

bite) is the best early sign of a problem.

Unfortunately, the tick that bites is usually a larva or nymph and so is seldom seen.

The resulting rash is seen in approximately 80% of adults but only about 50% of

children. It is imperative that it be diagnosed early since the more severe symptoms

can begin quickly.

Treatment consists of several broad spectrum antibiotics -- including tetracycline,

penicillin, and erythromycin. This is effective, especially in the early stages. Consult

with your veterinarian or doctor.

Vaccination

There is a vaccination against Lyme disease for dogs that is now available. It is

Borrelia Burgdoferi Bacterin (Fort Dodge Laboratories). It is supposed to have a

duration of immunity that lasts through the tick season.


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