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Stop Burning Your Ticks! A Parasitologist Debunks Dangerous Pet Myths | SOP Ep. 121 - Dr. Lindsay Starkey
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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Are you still using the "lit match" trick to remove ticks? If so, you could be doing more harm than good. In this episode, we sit down with renowned veterinary parasitologist Dr. Lindsay Starkey to debunk the dangerous myths surrounding parasite control that are putting your pets at risk. From why "winter breaks" from preventatives are a dangerous gamble to the terrifying resurgence of the New World Screwworm, Dr. Starkey provides the science-backed insights every pet parent needs to hear. In this episode, you’ll learn: The Golden Rule of Tick Removal: Why you should ditch the matches…