What happens if you don't remove a tick off a dog?
Nella Stark
2025-08-06 04:38:18
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If you don't remove a tick off a dog, tick bites can carry diseases. Ticks carry a serious bacterial infection called Lyme disease. Dogs, cats and humans can all get Lyme disease, although it's uncommon in cats. Symptoms in cats and dogs include: Depression Loss of appetite Fever Lameness Swollen and painful joints Swollen lymph nodes Lethargy. If you squeeze the tick's body or leave the head in, this can push blood back into your pet, which will increase the chance of them getting a disease. Ticks will bite and feed on your dog or cat for up to a few days, and drop off once they've had enough. During this time, it's possible the tick could give your pet a disease.
Nicholas Thiel
2025-08-06 00:48:04
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If you find a tick on your dog, it’s important to remove it quickly and correctly. Ticks are parasites that feed on animal and human blood. They can also transmit diseases such as Lyme disease. If you don’t remove a tick from your dog, they can still attach and feed from your dog, which may lead to diseases. Regular parasite control can help, as any ticks that attach to your dog should die, and drop off within 24-48 hours. However, it’s still sensible to remove any ticks you see to reduce the chance of any diseases being passed to your dog. If you’re concerned some of the tick is left in your dog, you notice redness, swelling, or signs of infection, contact your vet for advice. It’s also important to contact your vet for advice if your dog seems unwell after having a tick. Some ticks in the UK carry and transmit Lyme disease, so it’s best to speak to your vet if you think your dog has become unwell after having one removed.
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