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16-10-2009, 05:41 PM
Ticks
These nasty little parasites are a scourge to all animals.Some animals, particularly small ones can become so infested with these obnoxious insects that it becomes life threatening. I have seen a hedgehog covered in them.
What is the life cycle of a tick ? It seems to be from a few months to 2 years dependent on the species.
Is there a tick season ? Are we at risk in the Winter or do they still practice their vile trade all year round ?
How do YOU treat your dog or cat when it gets a tick ?
If I try to dislodge the little beasts, all I succeed in doing is pulling the body off and leaving the head in the flesh. This then infects and the wound lasts for weeks.
John Bull
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16-10-2009, 07:19 PM
Originally Posted by John Bull 
These nasty little parasites are a scourge to all animals.
Some animals, particularly small ones can become so infested with these obnoxious insects that it becomes life threatening. I have seen a hedgehog covered in them.
What is the life cycle of a tick ? It seems to be from a few months to 2 years dependent on the species.
Is there a tick season ? Are we at risk in the Winter or do they still practice their vile trade all year round ?
How do YOU treat your dog or cat when it gets a tick ?
If I try to dislodge the little beasts, all I succeed in doing is pulling the body off and leaving the head in the flesh. This then infects and the wound lasts for weeks.
John Bull
there is a fairly recent thread on here about these 'critters'
needless to say tho,you shouldnt be removing the tick and leaving the head in, i use one of these.
http://store.everestgear.com/eqtic101.html
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