--- title: Ticks on Dogs in Solano and Yolo | Happy Paws url: https://happypawskennels.com/guides/ticks-on-dogs-in-solano-and-yolo/ business: Happy Paws Kennels address: 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 phone: 707-678-6600 hours: drop-off and pick-up every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM type: Dog and cat boarding kennel on about 10 country acres; caring for pets in Dixon since 1971 rates: 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026 (dogs from $52 a night, cats $35 a night) --- - [Home](https://happypawskennels.com/) - [Guides](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/) - Ticks on dogs in Solano and Yolo counties # Ticks on dogs in Solano and Yolo counties Check your dog after time in brush or grass, remove any tick promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, and ask your vet about a year-round preventive. Happy Paws asks every pet to arrive flea and tick free, and flea prevention is recommended. [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin)[Call 707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) Ticks live in California, and the foothills and brushy creek areas around the Central Valley are where dogs most often pick them up. The reliable defense is a check after outings and a preventive your vet recommends. ## What the health agencies say The CDC describes dogs as highly susceptible to ticks and tickborne disease, notes that most of these diseases have no vaccine, and recommends a tick preventive chosen with your veterinarian. Symptoms can take 7 to 21 days or longer to appear after a bite, so watch your dog's behavior and appetite for weeks. The California Department of Public Health lists several tickborne diseases in the state, including Lyme disease from the western blacklegged tick, and says an infected tick has to be attached and feeding for at least 24 hours before it can transmit Lyme bacteria. That is the reason quick removal matters. Ask your veterinarian which ticks and diseases are a concern where you walk your dog. ## A check that takes two minutes The CDC says to check outdoor pets every day, especially after time outside. Run your fingers over the ears, around the eyelids, under the collar, under the front legs, between the back legs, between the toes and around the tail. Ticks are hard to see on long or dark coats, so feel as well as look. Do not put tick products made for dogs on cats, because cats are extremely sensitive to many of those chemicals. ## Removing a tick Use fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick close to the skin and pull up steadily without twisting or jerking. Clean the bite, wash your hands and call your vet if you are unsure. See the CDC page for the steps, and contact your vet if your dog becomes lethargic or stops eating in the weeks after. ## Before a stay at Happy Paws Pets should arrive flea and tick free. If a problem is found after drop-off, the pet is bathed and the owner pays for the bath, which is quoted per dog on the [baths page](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/), so please ask. The simplest plan is to check your dog's skin a few days before the stay and keep the preventive current. Flea prevention is on the recommended list along with leptospirosis and heartworm prevention. The [foxtails guide](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/foxtails/) covers another seasonal hazard. ### Sources (checked October 19, 2026) - [CDC, ticks and pets](https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/avoid/on_pets.html) - [CDPH, Lyme disease](https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/LymeDisease.aspx) - [Happy Paws Kennels 2026 rate sheet (PDF)](https://happypawskennels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Rates-EFFECTIVE-1-1-26.pdf) ### 2026 nightly rates - First Class kennel $72 - Business Class kennel $59 - Economy Class kennel $52 - Cat condo $35 All-inclusive: food, medications and walks. 2026 rates, effective for reservations made on or after Jan 1, 2026. [All 2026 rates](https://happypawskennels.com/rates/) ### Visit or call 6677 Midway Road, Dixon, CA 95620 [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) | Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM | | --- | --- | | Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM | [Book a stay](https://happypawskennels.propetware.com/customerLogin) ### Related - [Vaccination requirements](https://happypawskennels.com/vaccination-requirements/) - [Boarder baths](https://happypawskennels.com/baths/) - [Foxtails and dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/foxtails/) - [How to prepare your dog for boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-boarding/) - [Dog boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/dog-boarding/) ## Read next - [Hot cars and dogs](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/hot-cars-and-dogs-at-drop-off/) - [How to weigh your dog at home](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-weigh-your-dog/) - [Loose stool after boarding](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/dog-diarrhea-after-boarding/) - [Your dog's first day of day care](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/first-day-of-dog-day-care/) - [Car sickness in dogs on the drive to the kennel](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/car-sickness-in-dogs/) - [How to read boarding kennel reviews](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-to-read-boarding-kennel-reviews/) - [How much exercise does a dog need on a trip away?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/how-much-exercise-does-a-dog-need/) - [Can dogs get sunburned in Dixon summers?](https://happypawskennels.com/guides/can-dogs-get-sunburned/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [707-678-6600](tel:+17076786600) (every day 7:30-11:30 AM and 2-5 PM) or see the [boarding FAQ](https://happypawskennels.com/faq/). ### What happens if my dog has a tick at drop-off? Pets should arrive flea and tick free. If a problem is found after drop-off, the pet is bathed at the owner's cost. ### How do I remove a tick from my dog? Use fine-tipped tweezers close to the skin and pull up steadily, per the CDC. Call your vet if you are unsure. ### How soon do tick illnesses show? The CDC says symptoms can take 7 to 21 days or longer after a bite. ### Is flea prevention required? It is recommended. Arriving flea and tick free is required.