Blog: Ticks

tick-prevention

Tick Talk

Why is there more Tick Talk now than ever before? What has changed? Well for starters, one of the contributing factors to the increase in ticks in Southern Ontario is our ever-changing weather here. Our recent climate change has ticks migrating north.

pesticides precautions

Fleas and Ticks and Worms, OH MY

Lions and Tigers and Bears OH MY! Better known as fleas and ticks and worms OH MY! In the vet world… Spring has sprung and the grass has risen, now is the time to think of the creepy crawlies which can infest your pet and your home. These are all...

Tick in fur

Tick Borne Disease by Sabrina Smith

It is that time of year again to beware of parasite “hitch-hicker’s”, otherwise known as TICKS. Ticks hangout on long blades of grass or vegetation and wait patiently to grab a hold of an unsuspecting victim passing by, such as your pet. There are 2 main types of Ticks: 1....

North Town Veterinary Hospital staff with participants

Parasite Prevention Information Night!

Join the North Town Veterinary Hospital team on Thursday, May 8th at 7pm to learn important information about parasite prevention. With spring & summer upon us our pets are prone to ticks, fleas, heartworm and other parasitic disease. Dr. Jon Forbes will be joined by Dr. Hofstede from Bayer. Dr....