The piroplasmosis

Ticks multiply in mild, damp periods (spring, autumn). Certain regions are more prone to ticks.

Ticks live in undergrowth around woods, hedges and even gardens. When a dog passes by, it drops onto the animal and attaches itself to its skin, gorging itself on blood. It is during this blood meal that it can inject piroplasms, which are present in its saliva.

This disease can be prevented.

By regularly applying an external antiparasitic.

Checking for ticks after every walk, and removing them with ether-soaked absorbent cotton or special tweezers.

Vaccinate particularly exposed dogs (hunting dogs). This vaccination requires 2 injections per year.