Tick Infestation

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                      General Information



Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that infest most animals and

sometimes people.  Their life cycle is complex and involves one

or more species of animals as hosts.  Female ticks deposit their

eggs in the environment, rather than on the animal.



Ticks attach to the skin and feed on the animal's blood.  Tick

bites may become infected, and some ticks produce a toxin that

can cause paralysis and even death.  Ticks also spread several

serious diseases of animals and people, such as Rocky Mountain

spotted fever and Lyme disease.



                 Important Points in Treatment



1.  If only a few ticks are present on an animal, they may be

    plucked off.  Tweezers should be used to remove the ticks to

    prevent direct contact with your fingers, as ticks may carry

    organisms infectious to people.



2.  Treat your pet as follows:





3.  Treat your pet's environment as follows:





4.  Special instructions:





        Notify the Doctor if Any of the Following Occur:



    * You continue to find ticks on your pet or in the

    environment.



    * Your pet shows any signs of illness during treatment.