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<\/p>\nCommonly thought of as insects, ticks are arachnids similar to mites, spiders and scorpions. They are parasites that feed on the blood of their host including animals and human beings. The organisms are also carriers of diseases as they attach firmly to the host while sucking blood, feed slowly on them and can go unnoticed for a considerable amount of time because of their tiny size. Therefore, as pet parents, it\u2019s crucial to have some basic information about ticks so as to remain on the safer side.<\/p>\n
In this article, we have offered a comprehensive study about the common types of ticks that are alarming for pets and the harmful effects that they have.<\/p>\n
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Blacklegged Ticks or Deer ticks are formally known as Ixodes scapularis. They are harmful to dogs, cats as well as humans. The pests can infest animals when temperatures are above freezing but are most likely to be active in the spring, summer and fall. An adult deer tick is orange-blue in color and has black legs.<\/p>\n
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Scientifically known as Amblyomma americanum, Lone star ticks generally pose a risk to cats, dogs and humans. They tend to infest during early spring to late fall. The parasites are reddish-brown in color, with the female parasites having a large white spot on their back.<\/p>\n
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American Dog Ticks are formally known as Dermacentor variabilis. Most likely to remain active during the spring and summer, the ticks are harmful to cats, dogs and humans. The parasites are brown in color with white to grey markings.<\/p>\n
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Brown Dog Ticks or Kennel ticks are formally known as Rhipicephalus sanguineus and primarily infest dogs. They also tend to attack cats and humans. They are reddish-brown in color and turn grey-blue when engorged.<\/p>\n
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Scientifically known as Amblyomma maculatum, Gulf Coast Ticks feed on humans and animals. They transmit tick paralysis that can be fatal to dogs if goes unnoticed.<\/p>\n
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Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks feed on large mammals including humans, dogs and cats. Formally known as Dermacentor Anderson, these ticks generally prefer to live in elevations over 4,000 feet. They are primarily brown in color but become grey when engorged.<\/p>\n
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Western Blacklegged Ticks are formally known as Ixodes pacificus and transmit diseases to cats, dogs and humans. The pests have a red-orange body with black legs and a black shield. They are mostly encountered in scrub-shrub habitats, forested and grassland habitats adjacent to forests and near water.<\/p>\n
Whether your pet remains indoors or spends time outdoors, they always have the risk of getting infested by ticks. They are not only annoying but can also transmit diseases that can cause health hazards for your pets. You can however protect your furry ball by following the below steps:<\/p>\n
It is always better to detect problems in their early stages. If your pet tends to roam outdoors, you must keep an eye on them for ticks especially on their neck, head, feet, ears and between the toes.<\/p>\n
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