FAQ

Ticks can survive indoors for short periods, especially if brought in on pets, but they require outdoor environments to thrive and complete their life cycle.

A tick can stay attached to a dog for several days, typically 3–7 days, depending on its life stage and how long it takes to become fully engorged.

A dog with a tick may show symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, discomfort, or changes in behavior, depending on the tick's location and whether disease transmission has occurred.

The most common spots for ticks on dogs are the head, ears (inside and out), neck, between the toes, under the tail, around the eyes, under the collar, in the groin, armpits, and feet.

You can identify a tick on your dog by feeling for small bumps, especially in hidden areas, and looking for a dark, oval parasite with visible legs.

The easiest way to check a dog for ticks is by slowly running your hands over their body, feeling for lumps, and closely inspecting common hiding spots like ears, between toes, under the collar, and around the tail.

To check your dog for ticks, slowly run your hands over their body, feeling for bumps and focusing on hidden areas like between toes, inside ears, under the collar, and around the tail. Visually inspect these spots and remove any ticks promptly with a tick removal tool or tweezers.

Breeds like the Bulldog, Basset Hound, and Pug are known for their lower energy levels and adaptability, making them better suited to being left alone for about 8 hours with proper training and enrichment.

Labrador Retrievers are widely regarded as the kindest dog breed due to their friendly, gentle nature and strong bond with families and children.

Dogs with independent, low-energy temperaments like Bulldogs, Pugs, or Basset Hounds can tolerate being alone for up to 8 hours when properly cared for.