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Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia ( Francisella tularensis ). It is one of the best-known hard ticks.
- D. variabilis
- Dermacentor
Ticks affecting dogs and other companion animals around private houses are reduced by clearing of vegetation and leaf litter, mowing grass short, and fencing out deer and other wild animals that bring in ticks.
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Rhipicephalus sanguineus, commonly called the brown dog tick, kennel tick, or pantropical dog tick, is a species of tick found worldwide, but more commonly in warmer climates. This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire lifecycle can be completed indoors.
- R. sanguineus
- Rhipicephalus
American dog ticks are typically larger than other Ixodes species, and are characterized by ornate, light-colored dorsal patterns including various shapes such as diamonds and other geometric designs on an otherwise brown to reddish-brown body. These ticks have rounded or oval bodies.
Dermacentor variabilis (Say), also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is found predominantly in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains, and as its name suggests, is most commonly found on dogs as an adult. The tick also occurs in certain areas of Canada, Mexico and the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. (Mcnemee et al. 2003).
Mar 14, 2024 · Check your dog for ticks daily, or more if they spend a lot of time outside. Keep yard mown and remove tall weeds. To protect yourself, wear long pants and socks when out in woods or fields. Your ...
Feb 29, 2024 · What Do Ticks Look Like on Dogs? by Jodi Helmer i. Reviewed by Catherine Barnette, DVM. Updated on 02/29/2024. Overview. Ticks at all life stages can live on dogs. Larvae, nymphs, and adults transmit disease. Once a tick is embedded into a dog’s skin, it might look like a raised mole or dark skin tag. Regular tick checks are essential.