Beware of Tick Borne Illness

Ticks are back and seem to be everywhere. You don’t have to be out in the wilderness to encounter ticks. Ticks can attach themselves to pets while they are outside, and can feed on their blood for several days.

Some of the diseases that ticks can transmit to pets include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and ehrlichiosis. Fortunately only a small fraction of ticks carry these diseases.

Regularly checking your pet for ticks after they have been outside can also help prevent tick-borne illnesses.

If you find a tick on your pet, it's important to remove it as soon as possible. Use tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, and twist to pull the tick off. Talk to your veterinarian about the best approach for tick prevention for your pet.

Ticks can be a concern not only for pets but also for humans, as they pose a potential health risk. When spending time outdoors, it's crucial for pet owners to be vigilant in protecting both their pets and themselves from tick-borne diseases. Wearing long sleeves, using tick repellents, and avoiding tall grass and wooded areas can help reduce the risk of tick encounters. Additionally, creating a tick-safe zone in your yard by keeping grass short and removing leaf litter can minimize the likelihood of ticks thriving in your immediate environment. Regularly inspecting yourself and your pets after outdoor activities can go a long way in early detection and prevention of tick-borne illnesses. By taking these precautions, you can ensure a safer and more enjoyable outdoor experience for both you and your pets.

If your pet does contract lyme disease, AskAriel supplements like Resveratrol For Dogs can help. Click here to learn more about holistic treatments for Lyme Disease

Author:  Susan Blake Davis

Posted 5/10/2023

Updated: 2/2/2024

Supplements For Dogs With Lyme Disease

It's Spring and the ticks are back. Lyme Disease comes from a tick bite but that doesn't mean that a single tick bite is always going to cause your dog to get Lyme Disease. We hear so much about the dangers of a tick bite in dogs, but thankfully only a small fraction of ticks actually carry the borrelia bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

Many dogs with Lyme disease do not show any symptoms. However, symptoms may include joint pain, inflammation, fever and lethargy. Canine Lyme disease treatment will include antibiotics from your veterinarian. Using natural supplements in conjunction with treatment from your vet can help to manage the uncomfortable symptoms of Lyme disease.

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health tested the effectiveness of plant-based extracts in the treatment of Lyme Disease. Japanese knotweed was one of the top two most effective in killing off Lyme bacteria. Ask Ariel's Resveratrol For Dogs is made with Trans-Resveratrol from Japanese Knotweed, an antioxidant with anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective properties. Resveratrol for Dogs can increase circulation, especially to the heart and joints, making Lyme Disease treatment more effective as blood flows into areas where the bacteria can hide. Ask Ariel’s Resveratrol can help alleviate the systemic, chronic inflammation associated with Lyme disease in dogs. To learn more about holistic treatments for Lyme disease please click here.