Unleashed Curiosity: Dog & Cat Health, Nutrition & Vet Advice by Vital Pet Life · Episode 34 · August 25, 2026 · 11 min
Tick & Flea Season: What's Actually Happening to Your Dog This Summer
"I found a tick on my dog and I feel terrible" - if that's you every summer, Dr. Amber Da Silva has good news: it's not on you. She joins Donie Yamamoto to explain what actually drives tick and flea activity this time of year, why it has almost nothing to do with how careful you've been, and the two-minute daily habit that catches problems before they become vet visits. In this episode: Why tick and flea activity ramps up every summer, and why it's not a parenting failure Where ticks and fleas actually come from, even on a short walk around the block What a real, thorough tick check looks like, and the areas that matter most The safest way to remove an attached tick What to watch for with fleas, and how to confirm it fast The three-part proactive routine that catches problems early ❤️ Connect with us: ᐧ Check out our website: http://www.unleashedcuriosity.com/ ᐧ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/unleashed-curiosity-podcast ᐧ Facebook - facebook.com/vitalpetlife ᐧ TikTok: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Instagram: @vitalpetlife ᐧ X: @vitalpetlife ᐧ YouTube: @vitalpetlife ᐧ Check out our website: www.vitalpetlife.com 🎧 You may also enjoy: The Science of Animal Consciousness: Do Dogs and Cats Really Feel Emotions? https://smartlink.ausha.co/unleashedcuriosity/the-science-of-animal-consciousness-do-dogs-and-cats-really-feel-emotions Music: "Life of Riley" by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0) Don't forget to follow us or send us your questions at [email protected] . Thank you for tuning in! #UnleashedCuriosity #VitalPetLife #TickSeason #FleaSeason #DogHealth #PetHealth #DogCare #SummerPetCare #VetAdvice #PetPodcast Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.