Removing Ticks

To search for ticks on your dog, run your hands all over the body. You should pay special attention to the ears, neck and skin folds. If you find any raised areas, examine them closely by parting the hair. Some ticks can be very small, so make sure you are in a well-lit area. If you find an embedded tick, you must remove it and here is how:

1.    Wear latex gloves so that you are protected. Using a tweezer or a special tick removal tool, grip the tick at the     point of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2.    Try not to squeeze the body of the tick.
3.    Pull the tick out straight.
4.    Once removed, it’s best to burn the tick.
5.    If part of the tick’s head is still in the skin, try and remove it. If some of the head remains, it will eventually     fall off.
6.    Clean the bite area on your dog with a mild soap and water.
7.    If there is any further irritation on the spot, consult your vetenarian.