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Tick Bite Prevention Week runs from the 24th March - 30th March 2013 and the organisers, BADA-UK (a charity dedicated to the prevention of tick-borne diseases) are asking for your help. Get involved in our first national Walk 'n' Wagathon during Tick Bite Prevention Week and beyond...

Yes horses can get Lyme, if they appear very lethargic and really just not right it is worth mentioning to the vet they were bitten. It can take up to 6 weeks for any symptoms to show up. Hope the info below helps.:) Hi Some vets will allow spot on for dogs but they'd have to discusses it...

Is Opit something you put on the ticks or something you give the dogs and horses? Have to say I have never come across that before.:o The O'Tom tick twister is really the safest way of removing the tick, mouth parts and all. You get to learn which of the two sized tools to use. As with...

Hi, my name is Lisa and I am a volunteer for BADA-UK and will keep an eye out on here incase anyone has any questions. I will try to answer them as quickly as I can. If if is something you feel is very important feel free to contact us on our website www.bada-uk.org or were also on Facebook...

The best advice on this thread about ticks...never ever smother a tick as it will reguritate, and it can do this faster than you can burn, smother etc...the tick twisters are the safest removal tool on the market and proven to remove the mouthparts. Nice to see someone knows how to remove them...

It’s that time of year again folks! Ticks will soon be active so read on to find out how to stay protected! Horses are equally at risk from ticks as their owners and can be severely affected by Lyme disease and other tick-associated infections. Tick Bite Prevention Week, supported by...