New tick on the block brings dangerous bite

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM

Symptoms include lack of appetite and more

There's a new TICK IN TOWN this summer...and this one's carrying a serious bacterial infection.

Local veterinarian Courtney Thomas fills us in.

It's made its way into southwestern Ontario...so far, found only in one location along Lake Erie.

Symptoms include a lack of appetite, a rash and running a fever but it can be treated with the same antibiotic as lyme disease.

Humans can get Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as well...and just like dogs, it can be serious if not treated.

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