Areas with Prevalence of Fleas and Ticks

In some regions of the US, fleas and ticks are more problematic for dogs and cats than in others. Flea and tick populations can expand in areas with warmer, more humid weather, posing major health risks to people, animals, and especially cats and dogs.

The climate of a region affects the spread of specific tick and flea species. In contrast to hot, dry climates, which are less conducive for fleas and ticks all year round, regions with colder winter seasons enjoy a little respite from dealing with ticks and fleas

Tick Populations

Tick populations that were formerly concentrated in southern regions of the country have begun to spread northward in recent years. Ticks of the Ixodes and Amblyomma species are now present in previously uninhabitable cold climes. Tick migration is increasing as a result of rising temperatures, wildlife conservation initiatives, reforestation efforts, and the growth of urban areas.

For instance, thanks to a rising deer population in the eastern United States, the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) is spreading to new areas. The possibility of Lyme disease and/or anaplasmosis transmission to dogs and cats in that region of the country has increased along with the amount of deer ticks.

It's getting more and more crucial to protect your pet from ticks because migratory tick populations can spread diseases that previously were not an issue in some locations. It is crucial to use drugs for tick prevention, receive vaccines, and have your dogs checked for numerous diseases carried by ticks. The finest advise on which diseases are more common in your area can be given by your veterinarian.
 
Flea Populations

The cat flea, or Ctenocephalides felis, is the flea species that affects cats and dogs most frequently in the United States. Fleas can be found anywhere in the nation, although they are more prevalent when humidity levels are higher and the weather is warmer.

Because of this, fleas are a serious problem in Florida even in the winter, although they are scarce in Chicago for a few months of the year. The humidity levels are often too low in the drier desert parts of the United States to maintain the flea life cycle. Your pets are therefore 
less likely to experience a flea infestation in those states.

Your pet may benefit from preventive drugs even if you reside in a part of the United States where fleas and ticks are not particularly common. The greatest advice regarding the risk of tick- or flea-borne diseases for your pet can be given to you by your veterinarian. It's always simpler, safer, and less expensive to prevent an illness than to treat one after it has already taken hold in your pet..