CNN's Harry Enten: How to Protect Your Dog from Ticks and Lyme Disease

Understanding the Tick Threat

• ⚠️ Summertime, while fun for dogs, can also be a dangerous time due to the presence of ticks.
• 🎯 Ticks are known to transmit diseases, most notably Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease Statistics in Dogs

• 📊 4% of all Lyme disease tests in dogs come back positive.
• 🌍 Positive Lyme disease tests have been reported in all 50 states.

Preventing Tick Exposure

• 🌿 Keep your lawns short and remove all weeds to reduce tick habitats.
• 🔍 Check your dog for ticks at least daily, especially after outdoor activities.

Tick Removal and Disease Transmission

• ⏱️ If you find a tick on your dog, remove it as quickly as possible.
• 💡 It takes at least 24 to 48 hours for a tick to transmit Lyme disease after attachment.