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title: "Rapid Rise of Flea and Tick-Borne Diseases in Ohio"
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# Rapid Rise of Flea and Tick-Borne Diseases in Ohio

The tick season is arguably the most troublesome period in the lives of pet owners as well as their pet animals. Currently, the state of Ohio is experiencing a torrid time as the tick and flea season has just begun. More than 3,500 cases related to ticks and fleas are being reported in Ohio and this has caused a lot of chaos among the people of Ohio. What are this tick and flea-borne disease? Are they very harmful? Tick and flea-borne diseases are not only harmful to your pet but can pose a threat to you as well. Proper care and precautions need to be taken in order to make sure that you and your pet are free from any diseases. American dog ticks, black-legged ticks, and lone star ticks are the types of ticks that are in abundance in Ohio. They cause deadly Lyme disease and are very dangerous. Apart from Lyme disease, the other major flea and tick-borne diseases that are in abundance are as follows: Anaplasmosis American Canine Hepatozoonosis Babesiosis Haemobartonellosis Rocky Mountain spotted fever Tick paralysis Tularaemia Are there any measures to prevent my pet from the deadly ticks and fleas? Here is a list of things which can help you to reduce the risk of getting your pet infected by hazardous ticks and fleas. Take your pet to the vet for check-ups on a regular basis. Apply tick repellents before going out with your dog. Frequently ruffle your fingers through your pet’s fur to make sure no crawly creatures are present. For safety sake, keep your pet on a leash while going out. Bathe your pet from time to time to ensure cleanliness. Keep your house as well as your yard clean. Ticks dislike clean surroundings. Refrain from using old preventative products. Use new and advanced products such as Bravecto for dog or Nexgard for dog. I found a tick attached to my pet’s skin – Now what? Here’s what you should and shouldn’t do when you spot a tick on your pet’s skin. Do not smash or crush the tick. Use a pair of tweezers to pluck out the tick. Apply pressure, if necessary. Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after completing the task. Do not throw the tick in a dustbin. They can crawl out of it and infect your house. Place the crawly creature in a container of alcohol or hand sanitizer. Keep these things in mind and make sure to protect yourself and your pet from the deadly flea and tick borne diseases. Remember that prevention is always better than cure.