Pets can get sick from Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses
Pets can bring ticks into home
To highlight the prevalence of vector-borne diseases among dogs and the importance of pet screening and testing for vector-borne diseases, go to: http://www.dogsandticks.com/map/2012/
For more information, please contact your veterinarian
Dress appropriately for outdoor activities
Wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and high socks
Light colored clothing makes ticks easier to identify
Wear closed toe shoes and tuck pants into socks
This makes it harder for ticks to crawl down shoes or up legs and makes them stay on the outside of your clothes
Apply an insect repellent or insecticide according to label instructions
If using an insect repellent with DEET, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using repellents with 20-30% DEET
DEET is safe for individuals older than 2 months of age
When putting repellent on children, an adult should apply it for them