Protect Your Dog from Lyme Disease This Summer

As the warmth of April inches closer, many dog owners are excited to spend more time outdoors with their furry companions. Whether it’s long hikes, camping trips, or just romping around in the backyard, this season is perfect for outdoor adventures. But with the beauty of nature comes a certain amount of risk: ticks. And where there are ticks, there’s a risk of Lyme disease.

April is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, making now the perfect time to educate yourself on how to protect you and your dog from this potentially serious illness. Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged (deer) ticks. It can lead to painful joint swelling, lethargy, fever, and even long-term complications if left untreated. Now the good news is that prevention is absolutely possible!

Continue reading to learn more, written for Future Millionaires Magazine.

दस्ते से

हमारे समुदाय के साथ कैम्प फायर वार्तालाप, स्क्वाड सदस्यों और राजदूतों से लेकर ब्रांड पार्टनर्स और सॉयर टीम तक।

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Sawyer’s picaridin lotion lasts a long time, stores well in survival kits and cars, and doesn’t have the laundry-list poison control label like DEET sprays.

Sean Gold
Founder & Lead Writer

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Secure a small loop of cord to a trekking pole to create a convenient place to hang a water bladder and filter water.

Nathan Pipenberg
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It contains 20 percent picaridin, a powerful insect repellent that will make nights around the campfire much more enjoyable.

Liz Provencher
Freelane Writer