Ticks, those unfriendly little critters that attach themselves to your dog's body... If your dog is infested with ticks, take the necessary precautions to get rid of them as quickly as possible. But it is not so simple to get rid of this parasite, we are going to explain to you how to remove a tick from your dog.

How to remove a tick from your dog?

Does your dog scratch and rub? It is surely prone to small parasites called ticks. These little beasts attach themselves to your animal to feed on its blood. They can cause inflammation and allergic reactions and can in some cases be fatal. If you have already tried to remove a tick without succeeding or are afraid of being contaminated, follow the TNT Ticks advice, to remove ticks from your dog with ease.

Where is she hiding?

Without further ado, locate the parasite!

Ticks usually settle where your dog's skin is quite thin. They like to settle around the ears, neck, nose, or even between the pads of your pets.

Once the intruder is found, get a tick puller or tick tweezers. Then place the tool at the level of the tick's head. Rotate slightly to facilitate the operation without the risk of pulling the insect out badly. To remove the tick, it will be enough to pull gently.

Nothing can be easier when you are well-trained!

Do not hesitate to disinfect the place where the tick was with a cotton ball and a classic disinfectant product.

Tick ​​puller (or tweezers)

Contrary to common belief, removing a tick with tweezers is clearly opposed. The ideal is to use instruments specially designed for this purpose. The instruments recommended by veterinarians are those in the shape of a small lever such as tick pullers, also called tick hooks. These tools make it easy to wedge the head of the tick between the two arms of the lever and to unscrew it, being sure not to remove only part of the parasite, but to remove it in its entirety. We must at all costs avoid leaving the "mouth" part of the tick on the dog's skin.

The tick attaches itself to the dog by screwing itself directly into its skin, it will then spread its mouthparts under its skin. Therefore, if it is pulled using tweezers, the tick's head remains stuck under the dog's skin, which will form a foreign body, which risks causing an abscess or an infection. afterward.

Anti-tick collar

It is essential to regularly treat your pets to prevent the appearance of parasites using special products such as anti-tick collars for example. These collars can be adapted to the size of your pet, most being adjustable. We offer different types of anti-tick collars on our site that will be perfect for protecting your dog (thus avoiding tick bites and avoiding many problems).

Why do you have to remove your tick?

It is crucial to take care of your dog, not only for his aesthetic comfort and well-being but to avoid the risk of the spread of certain illnesses, whether by fleas or embedded full ticks on dogs. Feeding your dog's blood can cause exchanges of parasites.

Ticks are pathogens they are factors capable of causing a lesion or causing a disease that can lead to the death of your companion. Once removed, after the following hours, see if your dog is not tired or if he has abnormal behavior, in this case, do not hesitate to consult a veterinarian.

What are the risks of a tick bite in dogs?

Ticks can be very dangerous for dogs; they are indeed vectors of diseases that can be fatal for your pet.

Lyme disease remains the best known. It is an infectious illness spread by embedded fully ticks on dogs that can also be contracted by humans.

A tick bite in dogs can lead to heavy symptoms. Indeed, your dog may have difficulty moving, which would be due to intense muscle and joint pain and possible swelling of his joints.

If the infection is advanced, the symptoms may be more serious, and your animal could risk heart, kidney, or nervous system problems. It can also suffer skin lesions.

It is then necessary to be vigilant and attentive to the behavior of your companion to avoid any invasion of any parasite!

Ticks: prevention first

If ticks have not yet attacked your companion, you can already regularly monitor his skin after each walk (especially on sunny days, the ideal period for tick proliferation). You can also choose pest control that will come from the appearance of ticks. Collars are extremely efficient and permit your dog to have safety for a few months. You can also vaccinate your pet for full immunization.

My dog ​​is infected, what should I do?

If despite your monitoring, you see a tick already attached, do not try to remove a tick directly with the help of a tick remover for cats, it is better to remove it with an anti-tick applicator. The product kills the tick, and you can easily unhook it thanks to a hook included in the kit. This solution is suitable for dogs that have few ticks because it still requires looking for the parasite on your pet's skin. If your dog is infested with ticks, the most effective trick is to use external antiparasitic such as shampoos, lotions, aerosols, insect repellents, or even powders.