( tick disease or fleas ) internal parasites ( intestinal worms ) pain new medication or flea/tick prevention heart disease respiratory disease ( pneumonia , bronchitis ) neurologic disease kidney disease liver disease addison's disease anemia diabetes hypothyroidism stress or anxiety lack of exercise ...
they can carry diseases and some people are allergic to their bites. There are effective treatments to prevent tick infestation of pets, and these should be used. Clothing and backpacks should be examined for ticks during tick season, and people should inspect themselves after walks in rural ...