Taking the dog out for a walk is something all dog owners do throughout the year and especially in the summer.

And with temperatures expected to soar into the double digits later this week, it would be a great time to get outside to walk your furry friend, but it's also important to remember that it is tick season.

Ticks can latch onto animals and cause problems, some of which are severe. Roxane Neufeld with the Dauphin Vet Clinic says it's extremely important to do daily tick checks after walks.

"Another option is to have animals on a tick prevention product," offered Neufeld. "There are also vaccinations for Lyme disease."

Neufeld suggests that pet owners talk to their vet health care team to see what option is best suited for their needs. She says daily tick checks are very important because if any are on the animal, they can be brought into the house and that can also harm anyone living in the home.

Wood ticks are most commonly seen in Manitoba, while deer ticks are much smaller and are harder to find. Deer ticks also carry Lyme disease, but Neufeld wants people to know that not every deer tick carries the disease. 

If you do find a tick on your animal or yourself, grab it gently as close to the skin as possible and gently pull it off. You should also wash your hands after grabbing the tick.

"You can even wear gloves or use tweezers, anything that would make you more comfortable," ended Neufeld.