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FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 34:22 Fall IS Coming…But Don’t Let Down Your Guard Regarding Ticks

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Labrador Lesson for 8/25/22:

Fall IS coming…but don’t let down your guard regarding ticks!

We are starting to see leaves on the ground, and we can’t wait for the cooler weather of Fall…but now is NOT the time to let down your guard regarding ticks! We continue to stay away from tall grass, take our flea & tick medicine, and get regular tick checks from our humans…and we’ve had the lyme disease vaccine!

Whether you have 2 legs or 4, take precautions to avoid tick bites! For information on tick bite prevention and post-bite resources, visit www.tickencounter.org …Take precautions, be aware, then get outside and get moving!

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FitLabPGH Lab Lessons 13:22 Spring is Here…Be Mindful of Ticks

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Have you heard the news from the FitLabPGH Labs??? We’ve introduced Labrador Lessons from the FitLabPGH Podcast! Every Thursday, we’ll be bringing you wisdom from the FitLabPGH Labradors (with occasional input from the cats).

Our message for 3-31-22:

Spring is Coming…Be Mindful of Ticks.

A reminder before you opt outside to enjoy Spring hiking, biking, walking, or running…while ticks don’t have an official “season,” the arrival of warmer temperatures means ticks will be more active.

Whether you have 2 legs or 4, Spring IS a great time for hiking…but when you step off the paved path, you step up your risk of an encounter with ticks…that doesn’t mean that you should be afraid to get outside and get moving…but it does mean you should be aware of the danger of ticks…check out TickEncounter Resource Center at www.TickEncounter.org for tips on tick bite prevention and post-bite resources…and check yourself (and your dog(s)) after each hike / walk / run / outdoor adventure. Also, consider tick repellent; avoid tall grass and overgrown vegetation if possible; and talk to your vet about the Lyme Disease vaccine for dogs. Awareness is key for a safe, healthy Spring Season!

Visit www.FitLabPGH.com for tips, hacks, and podcasts to help you get moving and keep moving through 2022!