This episode of Found It, Fetched It features pharmacist and Lyme Resource Centre trustee Arlene Braley and vet Ian Wright (chair of ESCCAP) discussing tick prevention and tick-borne disease risks for dogs and people. Arlene shares her son’s long, severe illness after an unrecognised tick-borne infection, motivating her Lyme charity work and emphasis on knowledge and early action. Ian explains UK tick species and life cycle; peak activity now spans much of the year; practical avoidance (staying on paths, protective clothing, repellents); pet prevention products suited to lifestyle; and the importance of post-walk tick checks. They outline correct tick removal with proper tools and avoiding stressing the tick. Arlene describes human Lyme signs (EM rash, summer flu-like illness, fatigue, headaches, migratory joint pain), the need to document rashes and history, relevant NICE/Royal College guidance, and that there is no prophylactic antibiotic after a bite; they also mention the Tick Surveillance Scheme and available resources and tick-removal tools.

00:00 Ticks Are Everyone’s Problem

01:07 Meet The Guests

04:02 Arlene’s Lyme Story

07:27 Tick Threats Beyond Lyme

09:22 Tick Life Cycle Explained

11:20 Avoiding Bites Outdoors

12:33 Pet Preventatives That Work

15:24 Tick Checks And Hotspots

17:41 Tick Season Is Longer Now

18:48 Safe Tick Removal Basics

20:59 Symptoms After A Missed Tick

23:10 Early Detection Matters

23:53 Chronic Lyme In Pets

25:17 Tick Prevention Planning

27:29 Humans And Tick Risk

28:54 Wait And Watch Signs

29:18 Rash And Early Symptoms

32:34 Disseminated Lyme Symptoms

34:20 Advocating With Your GP

38:02 Treatment Guidance Basics

39:44 Tools And Tick Removal

41:43 Surveillance And Outdoor Safety

44:43 Wrap Up And Resources

Link to ESCCAP : https://www.esccapuk.org.uk/page/Ticks/7/

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