Ticks & Fleas: Guides & Tips
Articles on ticks & fleas from the IPC team in Bangalore — identification, prevention and treatment.
Tick-Borne Diseases in India: Awareness for Pet Owners and Families
Ticks can carry several diseases that affect dogs and, in some cases, people. Awareness helps you act early.
How to Remove a Tick Safely: Do's and Don'ts
Removing a tick properly reduces the risk of leaving mouthparts behind or pushing infected fluids into the skin.
Tick Bites on Humans: Identification and First Steps
Tick bites are often painless, so people find the tick or a small red spot days later.
Tick Eggs in the House: What They Look Like
Finding clusters of tiny brown specks in a corner can be alarming. It might be tick eggs.
Ticks in Carpets and Curtains
Ticks that drop off a dog may crawl into carpets and curtains, where they hide, moult and lay eggs.
Ticks Hiding in Wall Cracks and Skirting
If ticks keep returning after you treat your dog, they may be living in the walls.
Ticks in Grass and Garden Areas: Keeping Yards Safer for Pets
Gardens, lawns and compound walls can harbour ticks, especially where long grass, leaf litter and stray animals are present.
Brown Dog Ticks: Identification and Life Cycle in Indian Homes
The brown dog tick is the tick most commonly found indoors in India, and unlike many ticks it can complete its whole life cycle in a home.
Tick Fever in Dogs: Signs Owners Should Not Ignore
Tick fever is a general name for diseases spread by ticks, such as ehrlichiosis and babesiosis, which are a known concern for dogs in India.
Ticks in Dogs' Ears and Paws: Hidden Spots to Check
Ticks like warm, sheltered, thin-skinned areas, which is why they are so often found in ears, between toes and in skin folds.
Ticks on Dogs: How to Find and Remove Them Safely
Ticks attach to dogs and feed on blood for days, and some carry disease, so finding and removing them promptly matters.
Flea and Tick Safety for Puppies and Kittens
Young animals are more sensitive to flea and tick products, and many are not licensed for very young pets.
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