{"id":2176,"date":"2026-06-09T16:27:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=2176"},"modified":"2026-06-09T16:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T23:27:33","slug":"what-to-do-about-early-summer-tick-surges-in-michigan-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/what-to-do-about-early-summer-tick-surges-in-michigan-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do About Early Summer Tick Surges in Michigan Suburbs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ticks are absolutely everywhere<\/em> in the sticky, sweaty Michigan summer, even in the suburbs. If you have grass, trees, or piles of anything in your yard, you can safely assume that ticks are nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there\u2019s plenty pet parents can do to help keep dogs safe from ticks in the Michigan suburbs and beyond. Here\u2019s what the team at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates<\/a> wants you to know about dealing with summer tick season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How the Detroit Tick Season Affects Pets <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately for the good people of Detroit and other Michigan suburbs, tick season extends from late spring through late summer. And the types of ticks we get include blacklegged ticks and American dog ticks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These ticks can cause a range of diseases, from Lyme disease<\/a>, which can cause joint swelling, limping, and fever in dogs, to anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis, which can cause bleeding disorders and appetite loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why it\u2019s so important to help avoid tick risks for pets in Michigan. You don\u2019t <\/em>want these diseases in your pet\u2019s life. We promise! And there\u2019s an easy way to prevent them, too, meaning you won\u2019t have to even worry about these diseases impacting your pet\u2019s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tick Prevention for Cats and Dogs in Michigan Suburbs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Preventing tick exposure for dogs and cats in Michigan involves a combination of preventive medication, routine tick checks, and managing the outdoor environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we recommend: <\/p>\n\n\n\n