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Can Ticks Can Be Active in the Winter?

Ticks may remain active during winter.

Ticks may remain active during winter. Prevention decisions should account for local exposure rather than assuming cold weather eliminates risk.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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