While dog parks throughout the province have reopened, veterinarians are warning owners about another bad tick season. The risk is particularly high in outdoor, unkempt areas.
Harold Bidlofsky and his dog Parker are typically out at Harmony Valley Conservation Area & Off-Leash Dog Park in north Oshawa daily for a walk.
They’re happy to return to that routine now that coronavirus pandemic restrictions have loosened. “The fields are thicker and the trails are restored,” said Bidlofsky.
With that, Bidlofsky knows it’s an invitation for more mosquitoes and more ticks. Parker’s black coat makes it difficult to notice them and he’s been tagged before.