Natural Tick Prevention for Dogs: Safer Ways to Protect Against Lyme Disease with Olivia Abrams

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By Angela Ardolino

Updated on April 8, 2026

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Ticks are more than just a nuisance—they can carry a range of diseases that impact both pets and people. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, Angela Ardolino sits down with Olivia Abrams, creator of TiCK MiTT, to talk about practical, non-toxic ways to protect your dog from ticks and reduce exposure to tick-borne illness. After being diagnosed with Lyme disease, Olivia’s personal experience led her to develop a simple, chemical-free option for tick prevention, to help families remove ticks before they embed. Together, Angela and Olivia explore the realities of tick exposure, the risks of conventional prevention methods, and why daily tick checks are one of the most important habits for pet parents. From understanding how ticks spread disease to building a safer, more natural prevention routine, this episode gives pet parents actionable tools to help protect their dogs—without relying on pesticides.

Episode Recap:

  • Angela shares her love for the Tick Mitt, especially after moving to California and discovering how common they are in her area. (00:45)
  • Olivia explains how she was diagnosed with Lyme disease as a child and how that as well as growing up around the woods with big dogs led to creating the Tick Mitt. (02:24)
  • Olivia outlines the most common tick-borne diseases affecting humans and dogs, including Lyme disease and other emerging concerns. (04:50)
  • Angela and Olivia share practical prevention strategies, including natural sprays, protective clothing, yard protection, and routine tick checks. (6:40)
  • Olivia explains how Lyme disease is transmitted, lyme disease treatment options, and why working with a Lyme-literate practitioner is important. (11:00)
  • Angela and Olivia discuss the challenges of Lyme disease diagnosis and how often it can be missed or misdiagnosed, and the importance of testing ticks directly to better understand potential exposure risks. (15:34)
  • The episode wraps with a discussion on choosing safer, non-toxic alternatives to conventional tick prevention products (17:26)

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About Angela Ardolino

Angela Ardolino Your Natural Dog PodcastAngela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.

Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere. 

 

About Olivia Abrams & Tick Mitt

olivia abrams tick mitt creator founder on your natural dog podcastOlivia Abrams was diagnosed with Lyme disease at a young age—an experience that shaped her mission to make an impact in the world of ticks and Lyme disease and support others who have been affected. In December 2022, she left her career in finance to launch TiCK MiTT with her father, turning personal experience into a solution to help protect public health.

TiCK MiTT began in their living room, where their dogs kept bringing ticks inside—and after Lyme hit the household, it was clear the “quick fixes” weren’t enough: they were ineffective, full of chemicals, or doing more harm than good. After dozens of prototypes, they created TiCK MiTT: a reusable, chemical-free mitt with patented microfiber that removes loose ticks from skin, fur, and gear in seconds.