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Scotsman
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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Today at Bloodstock 2025: Set times, stage splits and weather forecast for your final day
The final day of Bloodstock is set to end with an utter (head)bang, rather than a whimper. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The final day of Bloodstock 2025 has (sadly) arrived. Today sees performances from Gojira, Mastodon, The Black Dahlia Murder, Obituary and many more - but who is clashing with who? Here's your set times, clashes, weather forecast and pollen count ahead of your final day at Catton Hall. Good morning, campers, one final time at Bloodstock Open Air 2025. Today is sadly your last day at this year's festival, but things are going out with a bang rather than a mere whimper. Headlining the final day at the festival is French act Gojira (Ronnie James Dio stage, 9:10pm), who casual audiences might remember from the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympic Games (and the controversy the subsequently surrounded it), with the Sophie Lancaster Stage headlined this evening by death metal stalwarts Obituary (10:40pm), with Three Inches of Blood performing shortly before them on the same stage (8pm). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We'd also be remiss not to add that Mastodon are set to perform shortly before Gojira on the Ronnie James Dio stage (6:55pm), so despite it being the last day, it is set to be a stunning line-up to close out this year's festival. Here's all your set times, stage clashes, weather forecast, and pollen count ahead of your final day at Bloodstock 2025. Today at Bloodstock 2025 - set times for August 10 All information is correct as of writing. Gojira are set to close out the final night at Bloodstock 2025, but will it rain on their parade later today? | JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images Ronnie James Dio Stage 10:45 - 11:25: Ghosts of Atlantis 11:45 - 12:25: One Machine 12:45 - 13:25: Rivers of Nihil 13:45 - 14:30: August Burns Red 14:55 - 15:40: Feuerschwanz 16:05 - 16:50: The Black Dahlia Murder 17:15 - 18:15: Lord of the Lost 18:55 - 20:10: Mastodon 21:10 - 22:40: Gojira Sophie Lancaster Stage 10:30 - 11:00: Apathy UK 11:35 - 12:05: Barbarian Hermit 12:50 - 13:30: Wall 14:20 - 15:00: Dogma 15:40 - 16:20: Lowen 17:00 - 17:40: Siglos 18:25 - 19:10: Thrown 20:00 - 21:00: 3 Inches of Blood 22:40 - 23:55: Obituary 00:00 - 02:00: DJ Rich Harris EMP 14:30 - 15:00: The Five Hundred 15:40 - 16:10: Maatkare 16:50 - 17:20: Orme 18:20 - 19:00: Phon 20:15 - 20:55: Z Machine New Blood 10:30 - 11:00L The Cartographer 11:15 - 11:45: Spitting Teeth 12:00 - 12:30: Theocracide 12:45 - 13:15: Ocean Planet 13:30 - 14:00: Rizen 14:15 - 14:45: Monochrome 15:00 - 15:30: Surya 15:45 - 16:15: Headcount 16:30 - 17:00: KOBA 17:15 - 17:45: PREYRS 18:00 - 18:30: Speak In Whispers 18:45 - 19:15: Ruled By Raptors 19:30 - 20:00: BAD EARTH VIP 18:30 - 19:10: Nevermind The Bloodstocks 19:55 - 20:35: Slipknowt What clashes are set to take place at Bloodstock today? Those final choices you have to make at Bloodstock this year are as follows - choose wisely! Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Morning Clashes 10:30 - 11:00: The Cartographer (New Blood Stage) and Apathy UK (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 10:45 - 11:25: Ghosts of Atlantis (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Apathy UK (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 11:15 - 11:45: Spitting Teeth (New Blood Stage) and Ghosts of Atlantis (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 11:35 - 12:05: Barbarian Hermit (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Spitting Teeth (New Blood Stage) 11:45 - 12:25: One Machine (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Barbarian Hermit (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 12:00 - 12:30: Theocracide (New Blood Stage) and One Machine (Ronnie James Dio Stage) Afternoon Clashes 12:45 - 13:25: Rivers of Nihil (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Ocean Planet (New Blood Stage) 12:50 - 13:30: Wall (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Ocean Planet (New Blood Stage) 13:30 - 14:00: Rizen (New Blood Stage) and Rivers of Nihil (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 13:45 - 14:30: August Burns Red (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Rizen (New Blood Stage) 14:15 - 14:45: Monochrome (New Blood Stage) and August Burns Red (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 14:20 - 15:00: Dogma (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Monochrome (New Blood Stage) and The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) 14:30 - 15:00: The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) and Dogma (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 14:55 - 15:40: Feuerschwanz (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) and Surya (New Blood Stage) 15:00 - 15:30: Surya (New Blood Stage) and Feuerschwanz (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 15:40 - 16:20: Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Headcount (New Blood Stage) 15:40 - 16:10: Maatkare (EMP Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Headcount (New Blood Stage) 15:45 - 16:15: Headcount (New Blood Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Maatkare (EMP Stage) 16:05 - 16:50: The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Maatkare (EMP Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 16:30 - 17:00: KOBA (New Blood Stage) and The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 16:50 - 17:20: Orme (EMP Stage) and The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and KOBA (New Blood Stage) 17:00 - 17:40: Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Orme (EMP Stage) 17:15 - 17:45: PREYRS (New Blood Stage) and Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 17:15 - 18:15: Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and PREYRS (New Blood Stage) and Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 18:00 - 18:30: Speak In Whispers (New Blood Stage) and Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) Evening Clashes 18:20 - 19:00: Phon (EMP Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 18:25 - 19:10: Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) and Phon (EMP Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) 18:30 - 19:10: Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and Phon (EMP Stage) 18:45 - 19:15: Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) 18:55 - 20:10: Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and BAD EARTH (New Blood Stage) 19:30 - 20:00: BAD EARTH (New Blood Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 19:55 - 20:35: Slipknowt (VIP Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 20:00 - 21:00: 3 Inches of Blood (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Slipknowt (VIP Stage) 20:15 - 20:55: Z Machine (EMP Stage) and 3 Inches of Blood (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 21:10 - 22:40: Gojira (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and DJ Rich Harris (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 22:40 - 23:55: Obituary (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Gojira (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 00:00 - 02:00: DJ Rich Harris (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Obituary (Sophie Lancaster Stage) What is the weather forecast for Bloodstock today? It's the perfect weather to end your Bloodstock 2025 experience with, as the Met Office are forecasting nothing but sunshine throughout the day, with a high of 24° and a low of 12°. It also means that the UV levels are going to be high so, not to sound like your parent or guardian, stay sun smart today. Three-hourly forecast for Bloodstock 2025 - August 10 7:00: Sunny (13°) 10:00: Sunny (18°) 13:00: Sunny (22°) 16:00: Sunny (24°) 19:00: Sunny (23°) 22:00: Clear night (17°) What's the pollen situation like at Bloodstock today? It's going to be another day to keep those hay fever tablets handy, I'm afraid. The Met Office have issued a medium pollen count warning, with moderate weed pollen set to be the main cause of the count - and a little extra bit of advice: Monday is going to be a high pollen count. You have been warned. What has been your highlight at Bloodstock 2025 so far? 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Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Today at Bloodstock 2025: Set times, stage splits and weather forecast for your final day
The final day of Bloodstock is set to end with an utter (head)bang, rather than a whimper. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The final day of Bloodstock 2025 has (sadly) arrived. Today sees performances from Gojira, Mastodon, The Black Dahlia Murder, Obituary and many more - but who is clashing with who? Here's your set times, clashes, weather forecast and pollen count ahead of your final day at Catton Hall. Good morning, campers, one final time at Bloodstock Open Air 2025. Today is sadly your last day at this year's festival, but things are going out with a bang rather than a mere whimper. Headlining the final day at the festival is French act Gojira (Ronnie James Dio stage, 9:10pm), who casual audiences might remember from the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympic Games (and the controversy the subsequently surrounded it), with the Sophie Lancaster Stage headlined this evening by death metal stalwarts Obituary (10:40pm), with Three Inches of Blood performing shortly before them on the same stage (8pm). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We'd also be remiss not to add that Mastodon are set to perform shortly before Gojira on the Ronnie James Dio stage (6:55pm), so despite it being the last day, it is set to be a stunning line-up to close out this year's festival. Here's all your set times, stage clashes, weather forecast, and pollen count ahead of your final day at Bloodstock 2025. Today at Bloodstock 2025 - set times for August 10 All information is correct as of writing. Gojira are set to close out the final night at Bloodstock 2025, but will it rain on their parade later today? | JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images Ronnie James Dio Stage 10:45 - 11:25: Ghosts of Atlantis 11:45 - 12:25: One Machine 12:45 - 13:25: Rivers of Nihil 13:45 - 14:30: August Burns Red 14:55 - 15:40: Feuerschwanz 16:05 - 16:50: The Black Dahlia Murder 17:15 - 18:15: Lord of the Lost 18:55 - 20:10: Mastodon 21:10 - 22:40: Gojira Sophie Lancaster Stage 10:30 - 11:00: Apathy UK 11:35 - 12:05: Barbarian Hermit 12:50 - 13:30: Wall 14:20 - 15:00: Dogma 15:40 - 16:20: Lowen 17:00 - 17:40: Siglos 18:25 - 19:10: Thrown 20:00 - 21:00: 3 Inches of Blood 22:40 - 23:55: Obituary 00:00 - 02:00: DJ Rich Harris EMP 14:30 - 15:00: The Five Hundred 15:40 - 16:10: Maatkare 16:50 - 17:20: Orme 18:20 - 19:00: Phon 20:15 - 20:55: Z Machine New Blood 10:30 - 11:00L The Cartographer 11:15 - 11:45: Spitting Teeth 12:00 - 12:30: Theocracide 12:45 - 13:15: Ocean Planet 13:30 - 14:00: Rizen 14:15 - 14:45: Monochrome 15:00 - 15:30: Surya 15:45 - 16:15: Headcount 16:30 - 17:00: KOBA 17:15 - 17:45: PREYRS 18:00 - 18:30: Speak In Whispers 18:45 - 19:15: Ruled By Raptors 19:30 - 20:00: BAD EARTH VIP 18:30 - 19:10: Nevermind The Bloodstocks 19:55 - 20:35: Slipknowt What clashes are set to take place at Bloodstock today? Those final choices you have to make at Bloodstock this year are as follows - choose wisely! Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Morning Clashes 10:30 - 11:00: The Cartographer (New Blood Stage) and Apathy UK (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 10:45 - 11:25: Ghosts of Atlantis (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Apathy UK (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 11:15 - 11:45: Spitting Teeth (New Blood Stage) and Ghosts of Atlantis (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 11:35 - 12:05: Barbarian Hermit (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Spitting Teeth (New Blood Stage) 11:45 - 12:25: One Machine (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Barbarian Hermit (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 12:00 - 12:30: Theocracide (New Blood Stage) and One Machine (Ronnie James Dio Stage) Afternoon Clashes 12:45 - 13:25: Rivers of Nihil (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Ocean Planet (New Blood Stage) 12:50 - 13:30: Wall (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Ocean Planet (New Blood Stage) 13:30 - 14:00: Rizen (New Blood Stage) and Rivers of Nihil (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 13:45 - 14:30: August Burns Red (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Rizen (New Blood Stage) 14:15 - 14:45: Monochrome (New Blood Stage) and August Burns Red (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 14:20 - 15:00: Dogma (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Monochrome (New Blood Stage) and The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) 14:30 - 15:00: The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) and Dogma (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 14:55 - 15:40: Feuerschwanz (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and The Five Hundred (EMP Stage) and Surya (New Blood Stage) 15:00 - 15:30: Surya (New Blood Stage) and Feuerschwanz (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 15:40 - 16:20: Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Headcount (New Blood Stage) 15:40 - 16:10: Maatkare (EMP Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Headcount (New Blood Stage) 15:45 - 16:15: Headcount (New Blood Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Maatkare (EMP Stage) 16:05 - 16:50: The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Maatkare (EMP Stage) and Lowen (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 16:30 - 17:00: KOBA (New Blood Stage) and The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 16:50 - 17:20: Orme (EMP Stage) and The Black Dahlia Murder (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and KOBA (New Blood Stage) 17:00 - 17:40: Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Orme (EMP Stage) 17:15 - 17:45: PREYRS (New Blood Stage) and Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 17:15 - 18:15: Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and PREYRS (New Blood Stage) and Siglos (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 18:00 - 18:30: Speak In Whispers (New Blood Stage) and Lord of the Lost (Ronnie James Dio Stage) Evening Clashes 18:20 - 19:00: Phon (EMP Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 18:25 - 19:10: Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) and Phon (EMP Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) 18:30 - 19:10: Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and Phon (EMP Stage) 18:45 - 19:15: Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and Thrown (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Nevermind The Bloodstocks (VIP Stage) 18:55 - 20:10: Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Ruled By Raptors (New Blood Stage) and BAD EARTH (New Blood Stage) 19:30 - 20:00: BAD EARTH (New Blood Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 19:55 - 20:35: Slipknowt (VIP Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 20:00 - 21:00: 3 Inches of Blood (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Mastodon (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and Slipknowt (VIP Stage) 20:15 - 20:55: Z Machine (EMP Stage) and 3 Inches of Blood (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 21:10 - 22:40: Gojira (Ronnie James Dio Stage) and DJ Rich Harris (Sophie Lancaster Stage) 22:40 - 23:55: Obituary (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Gojira (Ronnie James Dio Stage) 00:00 - 02:00: DJ Rich Harris (Sophie Lancaster Stage) and Obituary (Sophie Lancaster Stage) What is the weather forecast for Bloodstock today? It's the perfect weather to end your Bloodstock 2025 experience with, as the Met Office are forecasting nothing but sunshine throughout the day, with a high of 24° and a low of 12°. It also means that the UV levels are going to be high so, not to sound like your parent or guardian, stay sun smart today. Three-hourly forecast for Bloodstock 2025 - August 10 7:00: Sunny (13°) 10:00: Sunny (18°) 13:00: Sunny (22°) 16:00: Sunny (24°) 19:00: Sunny (23°) 22:00: Clear night (17°) What's the pollen situation like at Bloodstock today? It's going to be another day to keep those hay fever tablets handy, I'm afraid. The Met Office have issued a medium pollen count warning, with moderate weed pollen set to be the main cause of the count - and a little extra bit of advice: Monday is going to be a high pollen count. You have been warned.
Scotsman
09-08-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
This is how to protect your dogs from ticks
One in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases in dogs is fatal 🐶 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Cases of Lyme disease are rising in the UK. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of an infected tick. People are being warned to be vigilant and protect both themselves and their dogs from tick bites. Cases of Lyme disease have been rising in the UK, with the public being warned to be more vigilant. There were 1,581 laboratory-confirmed cases of Lyme disease reported in 2024, according to the latest annual data from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Humans aren't the only ones at risk of becoming unwell if they get bitten by a tick, with one in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases in dogs being fatal. To help owners stay prepared, Annie-Mae Levy, professional dog trainer at Woofz, has shared three tips on how to protect your dog from ticks - and what to do if you find one. One in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases can be fatal in dogs. | JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images How to protect your dog from ticks Tick bites occur in long grass, making it easy for our dogs to be potentially exposed when they go for their walk. Annie-Mae said: 'Ticks carry multiple dangerous diseases, with Lyme disease being the most common. Other threats include ehrlichiosis and babesiosis. These illnesses can cause long-term joint pain, neurological issues, and kidney damage. That's why it's vital for dog owners to take preventive measures and act quickly if they spot a tick'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here are three ways to protect your dog from tick bites this summer Use year-round tick preventatives Tick season isn't just in summer; they can survive all year-round, which is why vets recommend that you keep your dog on a preventative regimen throughout the year. You can try products like spot-on treatments, chewable medications, and long-lasting collars. Some kill ticks on contact, while others prevent ticks from attaching. Do daily tick checks after outdoor time Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Even with prevention, ticks can still latch on; that's why physical checks are your second line of defence. After every walk, especially in wooded areas or tall grass, run your hands along your dog's body slowly, feeling for small bumps. Focus on spots that ticks love to hide, such as under the collar, behind the ears, around the tail, and between toes. If your dog has a thick or double coat, then use a fine-tooth comb or a flea/tick comb. Make your garden less tick-friendly If your dog spends time in the garden, make sure it's less tick-friendly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ticks live in overgrown grass, leaves, and shaded brush, so cut your grass and trim overhanging plants regularly. If your garden borders woods or tall vegetation, create a buffer zone using mulch or gravel. How to safely remove a tick from your dog No matter how much you try to prevent a tick from biting your dog, it can happen. These are the steps to safely remove a tick from your dog. Prepare your tools Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal hook, making sure they're sterile. Remove the tick To remove, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull upward slowly and steadily without twisting to prevent leaving parts of the tick behind. Dispose of the tick Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Place the tick in a sealed container in case your vet needs to test it. Clean the bite area Wash the bite with soap and water, or disinfect it with rubbing alcohol. Be sure to clean your hands and tweezers as well. Monitor the bite site Keep an eye on the bite for irritation or swelling over the next few days. Watch for symptoms Watch for any symptoms of tick-borne illness such as fever, limping, loss of appetite, vomiting, or unusual behaviour. Ticks can transmit harmful diseases to dogs, making it crucial to remove them promptly and carefully. If you notice anything concerning, contact your vet. You can find out more information on how to protect your dog from tick bites at the RSPCA.
Scotsman
09-08-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
This is how to protect your dogs from ticks
One in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases in dogs is fatal 🐶 Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Cases of Lyme disease are rising in the UK. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of an infected tick. People are being warned to be vigilant and protect both themselves and their dogs from tick bites. Cases of Lyme disease have been rising in the UK, with the public being warned to be more vigilant. There were 1,581 laboratory-confirmed cases of Lyme disease reported in 2024, according to the latest annual data from the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Humans aren't the only ones at risk of becoming unwell if they get bitten by a tick, with one in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases in dogs being fatal. To help owners stay prepared, Annie-Mae Levy, professional dog trainer at Woofz, has shared three tips on how to protect your dog from ticks - and what to do if you find one. One in 20 cases of tick-borne diseases can be fatal in dogs. | JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN/AFP via Getty Images How to protect your dog from ticks Tick bites occur in long grass, making it easy for our dogs to be potentially exposed when they go for their walk. Annie-Mae said: 'Ticks carry multiple dangerous diseases, with Lyme disease being the most common. Other threats include ehrlichiosis and babesiosis. These illnesses can cause long-term joint pain, neurological issues, and kidney damage. That's why it's vital for dog owners to take preventive measures and act quickly if they spot a tick'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Here are three ways to protect your dog from tick bites this summer Use year-round tick preventatives Tick season isn't just in summer; they can survive all year-round, which is why vets recommend that you keep your dog on a preventative regimen throughout the year. You can try products like spot-on treatments, chewable medications, and long-lasting collars. Some kill ticks on contact, while others prevent ticks from attaching. Do daily tick checks after outdoor time Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Even with prevention, ticks can still latch on; that's why physical checks are your second line of defence. After every walk, especially in wooded areas or tall grass, run your hands along your dog's body slowly, feeling for small bumps. Focus on spots that ticks love to hide, such as under the collar, behind the ears, around the tail, and between toes. If your dog has a thick or double coat, then use a fine-tooth comb or a flea/tick comb. Make your garden less tick-friendly If your dog spends time in the garden, make sure it's less tick-friendly. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ticks live in overgrown grass, leaves, and shaded brush, so cut your grass and trim overhanging plants regularly. If your garden borders woods or tall vegetation, create a buffer zone using mulch or gravel. How to safely remove a tick from your dog No matter how much you try to prevent a tick from biting your dog, it can happen. These are the steps to safely remove a tick from your dog. Prepare your tools Use clean, fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal hook, making sure they're sterile. Remove the tick To remove, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull upward slowly and steadily without twisting to prevent leaving parts of the tick behind. Dispose of the tick Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Place the tick in a sealed container in case your vet needs to test it. Clean the bite area Wash the bite with soap and water, or disinfect it with rubbing alcohol. Be sure to clean your hands and tweezers as well. Monitor the bite site Keep an eye on the bite for irritation or swelling over the next few days. Watch for symptoms Watch for any symptoms of tick-borne illness such as fever, limping, loss of appetite, vomiting, or unusual behaviour. Ticks can transmit harmful diseases to dogs, making it crucial to remove them promptly and carefully. If you notice anything concerning, contact your vet.
LeMonde
13-07-2025
- Business
- LeMonde
After Trump's shock tariff announcement, Europe still hopes for negotiations
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, July 9, 2025. JEAN-CHRISTOPHE VERHAEGEN / AFP US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday, July 12, the imposition of 30% tariffs on the European Union, once again escalating trade tensions. These tariffs will take effect on August 1, Trump specified in a letter published on his Truth Social platform, blaming the trade imbalance in goods with Europe. For the EU and the European Commission, which had been informed of the letter as early as Friday, the announcement appeared as a slap in the face, since for three months European teams had been negotiating with the US administration on a single minimum threshold of 10% for a wide range of products, similar to the deal reached in May by the United Kingdom with the United States. Despite reservations from certain countries, including France, Europeans seemed resigned to this level of taxation. "While we remain committed to achieving a satisfactory deal, we need to acknowledge a certain degree of rebalancing will remain," said Maros Sefcovic, the commissioner in charge of trade, on Wednesday. In 2023, the EU exported €822.5 billion worth of goods and services to the United States, while importing €774.5 billion from across the Atlantic. In reality, Europe exported more goods than the United States, but imported far more services. You have 75.14% of this article left to read. The rest is for subscribers only.
