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You find that your dog has ticks. Now what to do? Dog mites carry diseases such as Lyme, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis. The tick bite itself can infect the skin. This pest needs to be eliminated, and there is a way in your hand to do it! With a tweezers, antiseptic and a little courage, you can get rid of the tick from your dog in a flash. Your beloved four-legged friend will be thankful for you!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Identifying dog ticks

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   Know how to recognize ticks and their preferred environments. Ticks like tall grass and low shrubs. Some dog ticks are very small - almost the size of a flea - others much larger. Dog ticks are usually black or brown and have an oval body. Like spiders and scorpions, they belong to a group of arthropods called the arachnoid layer and have 8 legs.

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   Prepare the necessary tools before looking for ticks. You will need a pair of thin-tipped tweezers and a bottle of alcohol. You will also need some antiseptic such as chlorhexidine (Nolvasan) or a solution of povidine iodine (Betadine) to wash the wound after catching the tick on the dog.
   • If you live in an area with a lot of ticks, you may want to buy a device designed to remove ticks. The tool looks like a spoon with a V-shaped groove inside and is very effective at catching ticks on people and pets.
   • Unlike commonly thought, you cannot kill ticks by flushing them down the toilet. The only good way you can get rid of ticks is to put them in alcohol or spray them with a spray to kill ticks and fleas.

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   Make sure your dog is comfortable and happy. Catching ticks is not that interesting for dogs. Give your puppy a toy and some favorite foods (with affection and love) before you catch the tick.

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   Find ticks on dogs. You should check for ticks on the dog's fur every time it comes back from places where you know they have ticks (on a picnic, in the garden with tall grass, etc.) You can feel small spots and dark round particles visible. Start from the back of the dog and slowly find the sides of the dog's chest and stomach. Remember to look in and around the following areas:
   • Foot
   • Between the toenails and the pads of the feet
   • Areas below the legs (armpits), abdomen, chest, and tail
   • Above, inside, and below the ears
   • Face and top of head
   • Chin
   • The front of the neck

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   Use a brush when the dog has thick or curly hair. If you find it difficult to find your dog's fur, you may need to use a tight-fitting comb to brush and find ticks. If that doesn't help, you can use a cool-set hairdryer to remove the hair. However, you should also note that some dogs are afraid of hair dryers.
   • These tools should only support the hand when looking for ticks, as the best method is still to touch them with your hands.
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Part 2 of 3: Getting rid of dog ticks

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   Bath / soak the dog in tick and flea bath oil / liquid. These products may not be safe for very young puppies, so be sure to read them carefully and follow the instructions. Again, chemicals will kill ticks to make them easier to get rid of, so don't use this product if your puppy is too young. Instead, use your hands to catch the tick for safety.
   • DO NOT use this product on cats unless the label says it is safe for cats.

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   Separate each area of ​​the dog's coat when looking for ticks. You will need to separate the dog's fur when looking for a tick to avoid losing track. If you miss it out, just check the area again. The tick will not move while sucking blood because it is then plugged into the dog's skin.

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   Use sprays to kill ticks and fleas. Carefully follow the directions on the bottle and wait for the chemicals to take effect. Don't spray too much. You don't want your dog to be poisoned. The chemicals will make it easier for the tick to leave the bite and fall off, or at least make it easier to catch the tick with your hand.
   • As with dog bath oils, many sprays should also be avoided in puppies. You should carefully read and follow the instructions.
   • Some of the most effective sprays contain the ingredient "fipronil." This spray will kill ticks, but not kill them immediately. If you are careful, you can spray it on the tick and wait for 24 hours. The next day, the ticks will either fall off or it will be more likely to come off when you catch the tick with tweezers.

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   Getting ticks with tweezers. Clip the tick at its head and mouth, right where it is attached to the dog's skin. It is important that you clamp the tip of the tick instead of the body. If you clamp it on the body, it will break open and leave its head stuck in the dog's skin. This can cause skin irritation and infection.
   • Actions quickly when pulling the tick. When you move quickly, the tick will not be alerted to latch or release saliva into the dog's blood. You can also use a specially designed tool to catch the tick, giving you as close to the dog's skin as possible.
   • Do not catch the tick with your fingers. By catching the tick with your finger, you can crush the tick and allow the disease to spread to your pet. You should use a tool that specializes in catching dog ticks or use tweezers carefully.
   • If the tick breaks, the vet will have to examine the remains of the tick in the dog's skin. They will determine whether the remains need to be removed.

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   Place the tick in the alcohol container. Make sure the tick is submerged in alcohol and cannot crawl out of the jar. It may take several hours for the cict to die.

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   Repeat the above steps to remove any ticks you find. Remember, depending on the environment the dog is in, there may be a few ticks on the dog's body, so you need to find carefully and meticulously to get rid of them one by one.

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   Apply an antiseptic to the area where the tick is attached. To prevent infection, you can apply an antibiotic ointment to the dog skin that you just caught. Dermatologists often recommend chlorhexidine or a solution of povidine iodine diluted with water. You should read the specific concentration instructions when diluting a solution. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Prevention of dog mites

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   Get rid of dog ticks. Once you have captured all the ticks on your dog, make sure the bottle is closed with the ticks inside. Close the bottle tightly and wait about a day. Once you are sure the ticks are dead, throw them in the trash.

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   Take your dog to the vet to check for illness or infection. Dog mites can carry many pathogens, especially Lyme disease. Once you've gotten rid of the tick, get it checked out by your dog to make sure your pet is not infected.
   • It may help if you leave a few ticks and show them to your vet. Identifying the tick species will make it easier for doctors to assess the risk of transmission.

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   Check your pet regularly for ticks. Every time you walk your dog or let them play in tall grass areas where ticks are suspected, you should check for ticks.
   • Depending on the region, some species of ticks will appear in different seasons. You can find this information online or from a veterinarian.

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   Make pets and housing an unfavorable environment for dog ticks. Prevention is the most effective way to keep your dog from being attacked by ticks. You can use safe and effective tick and flea control products. There are topical medications, oral medications, and collars for dog tick control.You should consult with your veterinarian before using a new medication. Ways to prevent ticks in dogs and indoors include:
   • Keep grass and weeds below ankles.
   • Secure trash cans, clean piles of soil and rock and dense cover areas. This will help prevent rodents from carrying ticks.
   • Go on the trail while taking your dog for a walk and be sure to keep your dog by your side. Avoid areas with trees and tall grass where ticks are common. If your dog runs off the trail (they do so very often), be sure to check it out when you get home.
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Advice

• Always check for fleas on your pet after they have been outdoors for extended periods of time such as camping, hiking, hunting or playing at a dog park.
• Always kill the ticks after catching them. The living cicadas will cling to the dog again, to you and everyone in the family.
• Use tick and flea control every month. Consult with your veterinarian before using any product to make sure there are no complications from medication.
• You can also take your dog to a veterinarian or a professional grooming service to get rid of the tick, especially for dogs with a serious infection. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics and testing for tick-borne diseases. Severe tick infections can also lead to anemia, since the tick lives on dog's blood.

Warning

• Do not use a tick / flea control medication on your dog without consulting your veterinarian. Each product has its advantages and disadvantages, and your doctor will help you apply specific methods for each case.
• Dog mites can carry pathogens. They can infect you and your pets. In most cases, the ticks will have to cling to the dog's skin and suck blood for more than 24 hours to transmit the disease, so it is even more important to check people and dogs as soon as possible contact with the tick is suspected.

What you need

• Ticks and flea spray or bath / bath oils
• Tool to catch dog ticks
• Tweezers, if there is no specialized tool to catch dog ticks
• Tight tooth comb
• Ticks container
• Alcohol
• Antiseptics such as chlorhexidine or a solution of povidine iodine.