Removing the ticks from canines might not be a joyful experience. However, it should be done appropriately. It is not a big deal, you just need to know the simple steps and basic guidelines. Early you remove the tick the better it is for your dog because pathogen transmission can occur in just 4 to 6 hours after a bite. There are over 200 species in the united states, so everyone should know the removing steps with preventive measures also. Just read till last to make the tick removal an easy task.
How to Remove Tick From Dog
Step 1: Scan you dog
Run your fingers gently or the entire dog’s body. Don’t just limit the torso but also check around the neck, face, chin and legs, between the toes and inside the ears. Incase of a swelling area or any bump, keenly check if a tick is buried there or not.
Step 2: Is it really a tick
Ticks have 8 legs while they can either be tan, brown or black. Some species are just only the size of pin heads or also can be tiny.
Step 3: Remove it safely
Tools:
Isopropyl alcohol.
Antiseptic cream or disinfectant.
Tick remover or clean tweezer.
Gloves.
Always wear gloves to avoid your skin contact with ticks.
Easiest way to remove tick from dog: By tweezer
Grab the tick as close as it could be without nipping your dog’s skin.
In a steady, straight motion, pull it out closely. Do not tug, as anything which is left behind can cause infection.
By a tick remover
On your dog’s skin, close to the tick_press the tick remover gently.
Slide the remover notch under the tick to pull it out.
Step 4: Cleaning and look after
Drop that tick in isopropyl alcohol and remember to note down the date when you got the tick. If you see the symptoms of tick-borne illness in your dog such as lameness for more than 3 to 4 days, neurological disorders, appetite loss, swelling of lymph nodes and joints, fatigue, fever, lethargy and arthritis etc.
Use an antiseptic to clean your dog’s wounds. Wash and clean your hands. Clean the tweezer with isopropyl alcohol.
Check the infectious area, if the skin is still infected or irritated then consult your veterinarian.
Can lemon remove ticks from dogs?
Yesh! Citrus fruits can also work. Take the peels of orange and lemon, boil them and cool at room temperature for about 24 hours. Once the mixture cools down, strain it and pour it in a spray bottle.
What kills ticks immediately?
- Heat rises.
- Lawn maintenance.
- Diatomaceous earth.
- Borax use.
- Bleach.
- Alcohol rubbing.
- Pesticide spray.
How to keep a dog tick free
- Limitize yours and your dog’s approach to potential tick territories such as underbrush, stonefences, woodpiles and wooded areas.
- Ticks love tall grass so cut the grass very short.
- If you and your dog have an outside visit, just make sure to monitor yourself and dog keenly for ticks.
- Remove the store firewood, old newspaper and boxes where the ticks can hide in.
- To kill and avoid ticks or fleas, you can go with monthly oral treatments, topical treatments and flea/tick collars.
- Vaccinate your dog for lyme disease and consult your veterinarian for testing the tick-borne disease.
- The usage of right tick prevention equipment will make an ease to keep your dog away from tick-borne disease.
Just follow the simple preventive measures to prevent the tick-borne disease in your furry friend as prevention is the first aid.
