Dog owners urged to check pets after walks as tick season begins

Dog owners are being urged to check their pets carefully after walks as experts warn that tick season is now underway across the UK, with activity increasing as temperatures rise in early spring.

Ticks are small parasites that feedon blood and are commonly found in long grass, woodland, parks and countryside paths. While they can be present year-round, they become far more active between March and October.

Experts say this time of year often brings a spike in cases, as dogs begin spending longer periods running through grass, hedgerows and woodland areas where ticks are waiting on vegetation to latch onto passing animals.

Michael Nelson, canine expert at leading outdoor kennel provider, Kennel Store, says many dog owners are unaware just how easily ticks can attach to pets during an everyday walk.

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