🕷️ Why Ticks Are a Growing Problem for Pets
Ticks are becoming more common across the UK and Europe. They thrive in long grass, woodlands, parks, and even back gardens — making dogs and outdoor cats frequent targets.
The challenge? Pets can’t tell you when a tick has attached, and they often carry ticks into your home, putting your family at risk too.
Here’s how to keep both your pets and your household protected.
✅ What Ticks Can Do to Pets
Ticks aren’t just annoying — they can transmit diseases such as:
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Lyme disease
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Babesiosis
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Anaplasmosis
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Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) (rare but rising in Europe)
Early prevention is far easier than treatment.
✅ Where Pets Pick Up Ticks
Dogs and cats are most at risk when they explore:
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Long grass
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Woodland trails
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Farmland
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Parks
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Gardens with wildlife
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Scrubland and hedges
Ticks can attach in seconds — and often hide deep under fur.
✅ How to Protect Dogs and Cats From Ticks
🧴 1. Use a Tick Repellent (Pet-Safe)
Although Camo® sprays are made for humans, the same principles apply: pets need a tick repellent made specifically for animals.
Recommended pet-safe options include:
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Spot-on treatments
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Tick-repellent collars
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Pet-safe tick sprays
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Vet-prescribed oral tablets (most effective)
Never apply human insect repellent — even natural ones — onto animals unless a vet confirms it’s safe.
🧥 2. Protect Their Bedding, Car Seats & Gear
This is where you CAN use Camo® products:
✅ Use Camo® Fabric Spray on:
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Dog beds
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Blankets
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Car seats/covers
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Crates
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Soft carriers
The microencapsulated formula can help deter ticks from climbing onto soft surfaces where pets sleep or rest — especially after outdoor walks.
Tip: Spray bedding once every 30 days for best results.
🚿 3. Groom Pets After Walks
Run your fingers through your dog or cat’s fur and check:
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Ears
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Neck
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Under collar
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Groin
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Belly
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Armpits
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Between toes
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Under the tail
Ticks can be as small as a poppy seed — daily checks make a huge difference.
🌿 4. Keep Your Garden Tick-Safe
You can dramatically reduce tick numbers around your home by:
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Mowing grass short
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Removing leaf piles
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Cutting back hedges
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Stopping birds and hedgehogs nesting near patios
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Keeping pets away from overgrown borders
A tidy garden = fewer ticks.
🦮 5. Avoid High-Risk Areas at Peak Times
Ticks are most active in spring, summer, and early autumn, especially:
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After rain
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In humid areas
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In long grass or bracken
Choose well-maintained paths over tall grass when possible.
✅ How to Stop Pets Bringing Ticks Into the Home
✅ Step 1: Check Pets at the Door
Make tick checks part of your walking routine:
“Walk → Check → Inside.”
It takes 30 seconds and prevents indoor infestations.
✅ Step 2: Wash Bedding Frequently
Ticks can survive in bedding for days.
Wash on 60°C where possible and dry thoroughly.
✅ Step 3: Treat Soft Furnishings
Couches, carpets, car seats and rugs are hotspots for stray ticks.
Use Camo® Fabric Spray on these areas as added protection — safe for humans, strong on biting insects.
✅ Step 4: Keep Flea & Tick Medication Up to Date
Whether you use spot-on treatments or oral tablets, set reminders so doses are never missed.
✅ How to Remove a Tick From Your Pet
Follow this safe method:
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Use a tick removal tool (not fingers).
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Part the fur so the tick is visible.
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Slide the tool under and lift upwards.
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Do NOT twist aggressively — this can leave the mouthparts embedded.
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Clean with warm water and pet-safe disinfectant.
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Monitor the bite for redness or swelling.
Contact a vet if the skin becomes inflamed or your pet seems unwell.
✅ Final Thoughts
Protecting your pets from ticks is essential — and by doing so, you’re also protecting your family from ticks hitching a ride home.
A combination of:
✅ Pet-safe tick medication
✅ A tick-resistant home environment
✅ Daily checks
✅ Camo® Fine Mist Spray on bedding & soft furnishings
… gives you the best natural line of defence.
