Tick Season is here!

Help keep you and your pet protected from these pesky parasites!

Written by KelownaNow with Westbank Animal Care Hospital


Once all of this snow clears up in the valley, we will be heading straight into tick season. Here is some information to help keep you and your pet protected from these pesky parasites!

So what are ticks exactly?

Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of unlucky host animals such as our canine companions, and even us!

Contrary to popular belief, ticks are not “insects.” They have eight legs, so they are actually arachnids, like spiders and mites.

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