Where do ticks usually hide on dogs?
Kristian Schroeder
2025-09-14 05:44:23
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Ticks have a natural instinct to search out unexposed areas of your dog's body that are dark and warm, and where they're less likely to be disturbed by a dog scratching, biting or licking at it.
And what's warmer and darker than your dog's groin and armpits, both of which rarely, if ever, see the light of day.
The armpits, the area where a dog's front legs meet his body, is also a tough spot for dogs to scratch or bite.
Under the tail is another favorite spot, especially with dog breeds that keep their tails low and close to their bodies.
Other favorite spots where ticks hide on dogs are those areas that have less fur and offer easy access to skin they can burrow into.
Like your dog's elbows, which is the back of the first joint on your dog's front legs.
Your dog's ears are one of the most common places for ticks on dogs.
The inside of your dog's ears is a good hiding spot.
Under the collar is an oft-forgotten spot to check for ticks.
The skin around the neck is an oft-forgotten spot to check for ticks.
Your dog's feet, the bottom of your dog's feet and between his toes are two of the most common places for ticks on dogs.
On the eyelids, another commonly overlooked spot during tick checks are your dog's eyelids.
Miller Wuckert
2025-09-14 05:19:16
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Ticks are parasitic creatures that attach to the skin of mammals to feed on their blood.
A tick becomes fully embedded when it burrows its head under the skin of its host, leaving only its body visible.
Feel for unexplained bumps on your dog’s skin, especially in areas where ticks are commonly found, such as the head, neck, ears, and feet.
Check Hard-to-Reach Areas: Pay special attention to hidden areas such as between the toes, under the armpits, and around the ears and neck.
Ticks thrive in tall grasses and brush.
Keeping your yard trimmed can help reduce tick populations.
Dustin Schinner
2025-09-14 04:44:36
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Ticks love burrowing in this area between your pet’s toes -- and with good reason.
The area in between each claw is warm, dark, and safe from sight, so it makes a good hiding place.
One common place to find ticks is behind your pet’s ears or even inside the ears (this is especially true if your dog has floppy ears.)
Ticks are attracted to moist areas, so give your pet’s tail a thorough overview, and don’t overlook your pet’s groin.
Many pets have a scruff of fur around their necks.
It makes a great place for ticks to burrow in and make themselves comfortable.
Also, if your pet wears a collar on a regular basis, be sure to check on the inside of the collar as ticks have been known to hang out there.
Theron Kohler
2025-09-14 04:10:49
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Check between their toes, around their legs, the insides of their ears and all around their face, chin and neck.
Don't limit your search to your dog's torso.
If you feel a bump or swollen area, check to see if a tick has burrowed there.
Start by running your fingers slowly over your dog's entire body.
Regularly check your dog for ticks, especially after playing in grassy areas or hiking in the woods.
Try using a lint roller immediately after coming inside—you might catch ticks that haven’t yet bitten your pet.
If you find a tick, remove it promptly: It takes 24 to 48 hours for an attached tick to transmit an infection to its host.
Keep an eye on the area where the tick was to see if an infection surfaces.