#blacklegged tick dog Canada Articles

Blacklegged ticks are found throughout Nova Scotia, and tick activity can occur whenever weather conditions are suitable — including mild periods outside the traditional spring-to-fall season. This evergreen guide explains how to reduce a dog's tick exposure, what Lyme disease can look like, why a positive screening test does not automatically mean clinical disease, when kidney involvement is concerning, and how to discuss year-round prevention and Lyme vaccination with a veterinarian.