The AVMA recognizes the need to increase awareness among other outdoor enthusiasts so that they are aware of the risks their pets face during outdoor adventures and what precautions they should take. The association offers excellent resources to guide animal owners to reduce risks to pets and competing animals.
Source: AVMA. Link.
- Disease prevention quick tips for outdoor enthusiasts, AVMA. Link.
- Disease precautions for outdoor enthusiasts and their companion animals, AVMA. Link.
- Disease precautions for hunters, AVMA. Link.
INSIGHTS: Outdoor activities and associated risks generally start just beyond the doors of our homes. Consider these resources to support your own prevention efforts and campaigns. Use them in social media posts and newsletters. With temperatures now more spring-like, the bugs will be out.
Ticks are active outdoors anytime the temperature rises above 40 degrees.