Blog: Ticks

Ticks; To be or Not to be Afraid

Recently I attended a lecture presented by Dr. Susan Little, a veterinary parasitologist from Oklahoma State University that focused on ticks and tick-borne illness.  She spoke of the deer tick and the American dog tick, two species commonly found in Ontario, but she also spoke of new and emerging tick...

Zoonoses written by Dr. Dave Kerr

I have my dog and cat on parasite protection during the summer. Are there any parasites they carry that can be passed to me or my family? Signed, Safe Dad   Dear SD, When diseases can be passed from one species to another they are called Zoonotic diseases. The rabies...

Parasites on Pets: Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner? by Dr. Kerr

Dear Dr. Kerr We have dogs and cats in the house and recently I have found moving things on their skin. What can these be? Signed, Worried Dear W, Dogs and cats, especially if they go outdoors can pick up hitch hikers who come home to dine on them or...