It’s the time of year when ticks start to make a comeback – and they can pose a danger to you and your pet.
The blood-sucking parasites can be found among wildlife, usually in woodland and moorland area – and that tend to feed on a variety of species including mammals, birds and humans if they get the chance. They are most common between March and October.
And according to the experts at MSD Animal Health hub, Leicestershire currently has a ‘medium-high’ risk of ticks – that is just one below the highest risk level. Not only that, but they can cause Lyme disease, which can leave you with flu-like symptoms and a large ‘bulls-eye’ rash.
Read more at: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/health/blood-sucking-ticks-cause-lyme-6866653
