Ticks on the fells: what Kendal dog walkers should know
Spring and autumn are tick season on the fells around Kendal, and bracken and long grass are where they wait. Most tick bites are harmless, but ticks can carry Lyme disease and, more rarely, babesiosis.
After every walk
- Run your hands over your dog, especially the head, ears, armpits and between the toes.
- Remove a tick with a tick hook: twist, do not pull, so the head comes out too.
- Never squeeze, burn or put anything on a tick.
Prevention
A monthly tick treatment kills ticks before they can pass anything on. It is included in the Helmside Health Plan, posted to you every month.
Found one you cannot get out, or a lump where a tick was? Book a quick nurse check.
Demo website: Helmside is a fictitious practice. This post is general advice, not a diagnosis.