If the sound of the work tick makes you scratch — then you will want to do whatever you can to prevent a tick bite this summer.
Trace MacKay is a veterinarian who is working on her masters degree so is a summer student with the Grey Bruce Health unit.
MacKay has seen what ticks can do not only to your pets but to yourself as many carry a bacteria that can cause lyme disease.
MacKay says there are a few ways to prevent tick bites for yourself and pets.
Wearing long pants and shirt sleeves as well as light coloured clothing will not only prevent a tick from sticking to the skin but also will help you to see the tick.
MacKay says to spray yourself with a repellant with deet in it is also a good preventative.
As for your four legged friend — talk to your vet about a good pet friendly spray and way to comb through your pets coat after being outside rid them of any ticks that may have found a home in your pets fur.
MacKay says should you get bit by a tick you may not know at first but to watch for things like a ring type rash around a bite mark, fever, nausea and headache.
Should you notice any of this contact your doctor immediately.
MacKay says right now ticks are usually the most active and usually make a resurgence in the fall.
