Paw Prints
A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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A blog by the friendly folks at Midland Humane Coalition
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Although ticks are found year-round across the United States, the Permian Basin is anticipating a particularly bad year for the presence of ticks. Besides being a nuisance, they carry and transmit disease. According to the American Kennel Club, tick-borne disease is a growing threat to both canine and human health. The most important tick-borne diseases that affect dogs are Lyme-disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, and Hepatozoonosis. All can have serious health consequences for dogs, even be fatal. There are numerous preventatives for fleas and ticks. Ask your veterinarian which one is best for your dog. Another culprit that we see a lot of in West Texas is the venomous pit viper, commonly known as the rattlesnake. Although there is not a repellent for snake bite, there is a vaccination that buys you time to get to the vet if your dog gets bit. Dogs are by nature curious creatures making them targets for snakes. If your dog is bit, an antivenom administered by a veterinarian is your dog’s only savior and you only have a short period of time for this to happen. Talk to your vet about where you live and your lifestyle to see if the two-shot vaccine with an annual booster is right for your dog. The time and money is well worth it to keep your best friend healthy and safe!
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LocationJoe and Van Mabee Animal Rescue Center (ARC)
10210 W HWY 80 E Midland, TX 79706 Mailing Address PO BOX 53213 Midland, TX 79710 HOURS: M - Sun: 8am - 4pm (Closed for break 12-1pm) The ARC: 432-557-3405 Designed and Managed By: Acquire Tech
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