vegetation and attach themselves to animals or people that pass nearby.
Why Are Dogs Commonly Affected?
Dogs often explore outdoor environments where ticks are present.
Ticks may attach themselves to several areas of a dog’s body, including:
- The ears
- Neck
- Around the eyes
- Under the collar
- Between the toes
- Armpits
- Groin
- Around the tail
Ticks can be particularly difficult to find on dogs with thick or long fur.
Can Ticks on Dogs Affect Humans?
Yes.
Some species of ticks can bite humans as well as animals.
A tick that has been brought into the home on a dog may later attach itself to a person.
However, dogs generally do not directly transmit tick-borne diseases to people. Instead, the tick itself acts as the vector, meaning that an infected tick can transmit the disease when it bites another host.
Therefore, preventing ticks on pets can also help reduce potential exposure for
