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All you need to know about how to check your dog for ticks and how to remove them.

Tick season is upon us, and as all dog and cat owners know, we’ll spend spring and summer checking our pets for signs of the little parasites. Ticks are more active in spring and summer, which is why we have to be extra careful with our animals during this time.

The season has arrived as TBEV, also known as tick-borne encephalitis, has been found in a number of places across England. Borne by ticks, TBEV, is a virus that can cause mild-like symptoms, including flu-like illness or more severe reactions in the central nervous system through meningitis or encephalitis. It had its first human case in the UK last year.

Dog tick season 2023: How to check your dog for ticks, best way to remove them and what kills ticks on dogs