With tick-borne illnesses on the rise, you may be looking for ways to prevent your furry friends from picking up these unwelcome parasites and bringing them into your home. Not only can ticks spread disease, but they can also cause skin problems and even anemia in cats and dogs.
I spent most of my time as a veterinary technician advising clients on how to prevent and treat flea and tick problems. No wonder flea and tick products make up a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S.
Even when something is advertised as “natural,” always check the label for ingredients—some products do include “herbal” ingredients, such as sage, rosemary, lemongrass, or geranium, but when they’re combined with loads of other chemical ingredients, they’re not a
