Help!!! whats the least harmful way too remove a tick?!


Question:

Help!!! whats the least harmful way too remove a tick?

my poor dog pissy has a HUGE tick imbedded in her back,and its really in there good.its the size of a pea and i am afraid im going 2 do damage removeing it.any ideas on how to safely remove it?


Answers:

Pull the tick straight out with tweezers by the head.
do not apply anything to the tick while attatched or sqeeze the tick, as this may release toxins (more) into your dog.

apply alcohol to the tick once removed, flush it. Watch the area and warm compress it if you need to. Call your vet

your dog has also been exposed to tick borne diseases such as Lyme Disease. A good product for dogs is K9 Advantix. It repells and kills fleas ticks and Mosquitos and can be purchased at the Vet. You could also be at risk for these diseases if you are bitten. Half of Lyme Disease patients (like me) never knew they were bitten.


PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO MOST OF THESE RESPONSES. DO NOT APPLY ANYTHING TO THE TICK>




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