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Removing Ticks From Your Dog
Ticks are tiny parasites that feed off of the blood of mammals and can cause your pet a lot of discomfort and illness. When they could be found attached to your pet, it is important to remove them swiftly and safely. Here’s how you can safely remove a tick from your pet dog:
Things You’ll Need:
- Tweezers – Make sure not to use your fingers as it would increase the risk for infection.
- Anti-bacterial Solution – This is to clean the area on your pet’s skin where the tick was.
- Gloves – If you have any, wear a pair of gloves. Usually, careful hand washing is sufficient.
- Container with Rubbing Alcohol – In which you will put the removed tick.
How To Remove a Tick?
- With gloved hands, use tweezers to grab the tick as close to your pet’s skin as possible.
- Pull with a steady, gentle pressure upwards to remove the tick. Do not twist or jerk the tick as it could break off its mouth parts and remain in your pet’s skin.
- Once the tick has been removed, drop it into a container filled with rubbing alcohol.
- Clean the area where the tick was attached with an anti-bacterial solution.
- Thoroughly wash your hands and the tweezers.
It is always best to seek veterinary advice if you are unsure about how to safely remove a tick from your pet. If the tick is left for too long in your pet, it may lead to serious medical conditions. So, if you find a tick attached to your pet, make sure to remove it immediately.