CBC Maritimes

Checking your dogs out after a walk in the woods is a good idea in you live in areas of the Maritimes that have black legged tick infestiations.

Check It Out: The warm weather this summer has afforded many Maritimers the chance to go on long walks with their dogs. But sometimes smaller critters also hitch a ride during those outings. Ticks don't just get under our skin, they also like to burrow into dogs' hides. It's just one of the summertime hazards pet owners should be on the lookout for. On the phone-in, Dr. Eric Carnegy answered your questions about keeping your pets healthy and happy.