Be aware of those lovely deer that you may run across in the park or even in your back yard. They're lovely, to be sure, but they are hosts to those obnoxious deer ticks that pass lyme disease to humans.
On our daily walks, Chris and I carry tweezers that are handy for picking off ticks before they sit in too deeply. I recommend that after you walk your dog(s) you brush them from front to back with a brush. Then run your hands over your pets all over to feel any ticks that may have escaped the brush.
Lyme disease is no joke; it's quite debilitating actually. A little additional vigilance will go a long way towards protecting pets and owners alike.
Ray
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