\u2022 Size:<\/strong> Deer ticks are smaller, with adult females being about the size of a sesame seed. Dog ticks, on the other hand, are larger, with adults growing to about the size of a small pea.<\/p>\u2022 Color:<\/strong> Deer ticks have dark brown or black legs and a reddish-brown body, while dog ticks are brown with grayish or white markings on their backs.<\/p>\u2022 Diseases:<\/strong> Deer ticks are known carriers of Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis. Dog ticks are more likely to spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. However, both types can transmit serious illnesses to pets and humans.<\/p>It\u2019s important to understand these differences because identifying the type of tick can help determine the risk your pet may face.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t