Ticks in Texas: The Quiet Problem

Ticks don’t get talked about as much—but they should.

• They stay active even in winter during warm spells
• They hide in grass, leaf litter, and shaded areas
• They carry diseases like:
  • Lyme disease
  • Ehrlichiosis
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever

And unlike fleas…
You often don’t notice ticks until they’re already attached.

What We See All The Time (Real-Life DFW Experience)

Most infestations we help with start like this:

• A park visit
• A grooming cycle gap
• Seasonal coat blow (👀 huskies… we’re looking at you)
• Or just one unlucky exposure

And within 2–3 weeks, it’s a full-blown problem (thanks to that fast life cycle).

🐾 Quick Reality Check Before You Dive In

If you’re reading this because you’re currently in the middle of a flea situation—we’ve got you. Keep going, this plan will walk you through exactly what to do.

But… if you’re one of the champions who has kept your pets on consistent preventative and you’re not dealing with fleas right now?

Honestly—pause right here.

Give yourself a well-earned pat on the back 👏

That consistency is exactly what prevents everything you just read about.

You can absolutely save the rest of this for:

• A rainy day
• A future “just in case” moment
• Or that friend who texts you “I think my dog has fleas…” 😅

Quick note (just to stay ahead of things):
Even with great prevention, it’s still smart to do a quick check now and then—especially during peak Texas seasons.

You may hear some chatter this year about Bravecto “not working.” There’s no solid evidence of widespread resistance to newer oral preventatives, but in real life some people are seeing breakthrough cases—usually from heavy infestations, missed doses, or ongoing environmental exposure.

Think of preventatives as strong protection… not a guarantee.

Either way—you’re doing it right.