Do I need to do anything after removing a tick from my dog?
Denis Abbott
2025-09-20 02:00:14
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After you’ve removed the tick, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly, clean the bite site with rubbing alcohol, and rinse the tweezers or tool with disinfectant. Pathogen transmission can occur as quickly as three to six hours after a bite occurs, so the sooner you remove the tick, the less chance there is that your dog will get sick. Removing ticks from your dog may not be pleasant, but it’s important to do it promptly and correctly. Very gently, pull straight upward, in a slow, steady motion. This will prevent the tick’s mouth from breaking off and remaining embedded in the skin. Never remove a tick with your fingers—it’s not only ineffective, but the squeezing may also further inject infectious material.
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