Symptoms of tick-borne diseases include: fever, muscle and joint pain, stiffness, and rashes. If untreated, these health problems can become severe and long-term treatment may become necessary.
Tick prevention in pets is very important in areas where there is exposure. Frontline Flea Control for cats and dogs is a once a month topical treatment which is highly effective. Personally I use and am happy with Frontline Top Spot for cats and K9 Advantix. They have never let me down.