Ticks

Ticks are a common parasite that feed on dogs. Tick species are found worldwide and may infest dogs in very large numbers, especially during certain times of the year. These blood-sucking parasites are often found in tall grass, where they will attach themselves to a passing animal. Ticks require physical contact to infest your pet, and harpoon-like "teeth" allow them to anchor firmly in place while sucking blood from their animal host.

Ticks also act as vectors of disease. Ticks can carry and spread the organisms that can cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, several types of ehrlichiosis, and other potentially deadly diseases. A single tick can carry several disease organisms at the same time.

Risk from biting ticks is increased if:

• Tick-borne diseases have been diagnosed in your region.
• You and your pet spend time camping, hiking, or hunting in wooded or undeveloped areas.
• You have seen a tick, or previously removed one from your dog.
• Your dog is exposed to wildlife that are frequent tick hosts (deer, rodents, raccoons, etc.).
• Your yard has dense shrubs, tall grass, or leaf litter which serve as common tick habitats.
• You take your dog to wooded areas or grassy meadows.
• Your pet is not on a tick control product.

K9 Advantix® gives dogs added protection against ticks because it repels and kills.

K9 Advantix:

• Repels and kills Deer ticks, American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks, and Lone Star ticks before they can attach and possibly transmit the organisms that cause disease.
• Provides protection for your dog against ticks that carry diseases.
• Is gentle enough for puppies as young as seven weeks of age.
• Maintains effectiveness even after swimming or bathing.