(NAPSA)—During tick season, a dog or cat faces overwhelming odds whenit steps outside. More than 850 species of tick have been identified around the world, and a single female tick can lay as many as 8,000 eggs in her lifetime. Add in the fact that your pet’s coat is a magnet for ticks, and these parasites become almost unavoidable during warm weather. Skin irritation only scratches the surface of the problems they can cause. By spreading Lymedisease and other vectorborne illnesses, ticks can also make your pet sick and expose your family to the same problems. That’s why now is the time to tackle ticks. “TriForce Canine and TriForce Feline provide immediate relief from ticks,” says Brian Reardon, product manager for TriForce. “It kills and repels ticks in only three hours, and it controls 90 percent to 100 percent of ticks in just one day. Plus, one convenient application keeps on protecting your pets for at least 30 days.” TriForce Squeeze-On delivers veterinary-strength tick control in a convenient over-the-counter formulation. Simply apply it in a stripe from the back of your pet’s neck to midway between its neck and tail. Each monthly treatment also provides excellent protection During warm weather, ticks can be a real problem for dogs and cats, as well as the families that care for them. against fleas and mosquitoes. For best results, be sure to reduce tick habitats around your home and lawn and spray infested areas with a recommendedinsecticide. “Ticks are nearly unavoidable in much of the nation at this time of year,” adds Reardon. “Help your cat or dog level the playing field with the tick-tacklin’ protection of TriForce.” TriForce is available at farm, home and pet supply centers in four dosages for dogs and cats of all sizes. For more information, eall (877) 734-7565 or visit www.triforceforpets.com and print a cash-back coupon for your next purchase.
