Watch Out For Ticks
This hot, dry time of the year is prime time for ticks. Whether you are caring for a dog, a cat or any other furry animal, you will want to pay close attention to their fur and skin for these dangerous parasites.
Ticks are microscopic parasites that burrow their heads below the surface of the your pet’s skin causing disease and irritation. Ticks are especially prevalent on beaches, in open fields and in wooded areas. As your dog or cat does its normal daily exploring activities they can readily pick up a tick. These parasites are typically found between the toes and in the ears of household pets.
To remove a tick, cover the back of the tick with oil or alcohol and wait for the tick to back out of the skin. If using tweezers, make sure that the entire tick is removed and that the head of the tick is not broken off under the skin. Never use a hot match to remove ticks.
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September 17th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
We also have an article on removing a tick on our blog using tweezers. I would not use alcohol on the tick since it can kill the tick before it completely released its grip causing some of the blood along with toxins to be regurgitated back into your dog’s bloodstream causing an infection.