Compassion First Pets Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States
By pairing technical information on disease state with communication tools and techniques, veterinary technicians will leave this presentation feeling empowered to speak to dog owners specifically about the lone star tick and educate owners on how to keep dogs safe from tick-borne diseases.
Learning Objectives:
Learn the health risks associated with lone star ticks, which transmit numerous pathogens to dogs and people
Recognize how the geographic expansion of these ticks puts more dogs and people at risk
Understand why year-round tick protection is necessary