"Breslin said it's not necessary to bring the animal to a veterinarian's office to remove the tick, as most can be extracted at home.
"Be aware of an unexplained limp, however," he said. "That's one of the biggest signs the animal may have Lyme."
The best method to avoid ticks and Lyme, Breslin said, is a preventative one, but cautions people about trusting in any treatment entirely.
"It's like buying a bulletproof vest and standing in front of a line of Uzis, not expecting to get hit," Breslin said.
He recommends using a topical treatment such as Advantix, which contains a pyrethroid, a strong insect repellent, but should only be used on dogs as the chemical is very toxic to cats."
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