Dogs in the Woods, Beware: How to Spot Tick Eggs in Warmer Weather

As the weather warms, the dogs go roaming and the ticks come crawling. Tick bites can result in tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. These diseases can lead to catastrophic health issues in your pet.

But there are ways to prevent canine tick infestations, including simply being on the lookout. While it can be difficult to spot adult ticks out on a hike until they attach to the body, tick nests and tick eggs are more noticeable—and there will be thousands of them.

What Do Tick Eggs Look Like?