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Flea & Tick Prevention

When is flea and tick season?

In our part of Ontario, pets typically need protection from June through November at a minimum. But given the consistent warm spells we’re seeing during our winter months, the duration of the flea and tick season is weather dependent. Fleas can be active outside in weather that is 7°C and above, while ticks are active in weather that is 4°C and above. 

Why is flea and tick prevention important?

Fleas and ticks can cause discomfort and skin irritation through their bites, and in some cases can cause an allergic reaction in both pets and people. Ticks can also carry diseases that cause illness both in pets and people, including plague, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, bordetellosis, and others. 

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