Lyme disease

How to avoid contracting Lyme disease from tick bites this summer

The month of May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, but do you know how to check if your pet has ticks and the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease? (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s how to spot ticks in cats and dogs - and symptoms of Lyme disease

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Tiny biter...ticks are so small, many people can't remember being bitten but, if it is infected with Lyme disease, the chances are you will be too. So it pays to use repellent and carry a tick toolkit if you're out and about in the countryside.

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Ticks can spread Lyme's disease to animals and humans (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Islanders are asked to help with Lyme Disease study

Isabell MacInnes, NHS Western Isles Health Protection and Screening Nurse Specialist.

Isles nurse awarded prestigious travelling fellowship

Ticks and Lyme Disease Symposium

Beware of tick bites and Lyme disease

Pets at Home has issued best practice advice to UK pet owners regarding dog ticks.

Pets at Home offers tick prevention advice

Watch out for ticks and fleas, say vets

Vets are advising pet owners to be particularly vigilant of their pets this summer, as the warmer, wetter weather brings with it an increased danger of parasites.

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Watch out for ticks on your pet dog. Photo: mypetonline.co.uk

Battle against ‘growing problem of tick bites on dogs’