What to do if my dog won't let me remove a tick?
Cameron Tromp
2025-10-07 06:01:11
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If your dog won't let you remove a tick, keep your dog calm and relaxed, try to remove ticks from your dog when they are calm and lying down. Wait until your dog is still enough for you to get a good grasp of the tick with the removal tool. A bone or treat may help keep them occupied while you work to remove the tick. If you try to pull it out quickly, you risk leaving the tick head stuck in your dog, which can increase the risk of infection. It will be easier to remove the tick in one piece if your dog is still. If the tick's head is stuck in your dog's skin, you can try to pull the remaining parts out of your dog's skin, or leave the area alone and let your dog's body work the mouthparts out on its own, or make an appointment with your vet. Avoid poking or prodding at the embedded tick parts, as doing so can both be painful for your dog and push the tick further into your dog's skin, which could cause irritation and infection.
Cruz O'Connell
2025-09-29 06:08:12
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If your dog has a tick, the best thing to do is to remove it safely.
How to remove a tick: identify, position the removal tool, twist, dispose, and clean and monitor.
Never pull, crush, squeeze or burn a tick, as this can push blood back into your dog, increasing disease risk.
If your dog finds it hard to cope, or if you’re worried about removing a tick yourself, speak to your vet for more advice.
You should always speak to your vet if you’re concerned about a tick.
If a tick’s head is left in your dog’s skin, it can lead to infection, so speak to your vet if you face this issue when trying to remove a tick.
Carter Hahn
2025-09-29 04:50:59
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If you're unsure how to remove a tick, please speak to your vet first. Don't try to burn them off or use lotion to suffocate them, as this won't prevent your pet from picking up a disease. Your vet will be able to show you the best way to remove a tick by twisting. Tick removal tool To avoid squeezing the body or leaving the head in, you'll need to twist the tick off. This can be done using a tick removal tool, which can be picked up at pet shops or the vets.
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