Originally Posted by Braighe

As someone said, ticks are very common. Easily removed with the little tick remover.
Use a tick and flea med every month during the summer, and this helps keep them at bay.

We tend to use Advantix which I get from the vet, and the only time we pick up ticks, is when he is due his monthly dose.

I take them off me more than the dog!

Lymes has been very common this year though, and I know of several people who have contracted it