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If you have a pup in your family, you understand firsthand that dog owners will do anything to keep their beloved pets healthy. Dogs are family and should be treated that way! Learning how to remove a tick from your dog should be high on your priority list to keep your pup safe and to give you peace of mind.
Ticks can be found right in your backyard and chances are your pup probably spends a lot of time playing (and doing their business) out there. Knowing the signs and symptoms of tick-borne illness in a dog is crucial to keeping your furry friend healthy.
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As a pet owner, you are usually quick to notice when something is off about your furry friend. Maybe they’re scratching more, whining to go outside, drinking less water, or not begging for human food! No matter what it is, a change in your dog’s behavior should not be ignored.
Dogs can contract tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that signs of tick-borne disease in a dog may not show up for 7-21 days. (Insert slight panic attack.) Here are the top signs that your dog may have a tick-borne disease – listed in no particular order.
These signs can be hard to detect. If you suspect your dog has been bitten by a tick, watch closely for loss of appetite and lethargy. As with any abnormal behavior in your pet, it is always important to schedule an appointment with your vet if you notice your dog exhibiting any of the above symptoms.
It’s essential to check your dog for ticks the moment they come in from outdoors, especially during peak tick season. Your pets spend more time outdoors, so their chance of tick exposure is higher than it is for you.
According to the CDC, here are the top places where you should check your dog for ticks:
You should remove a tick from your dog the second you notice it. The quicker you remove the tick the less likely that a pathogen will be transmitted. Follow the steps below to remove a tick from your pup:
Tick bites can cause severe consequences if the tick is not removed quickly! Ask your vet what preventative measures you can take to protect your pup from ticks and, in the event of a tick bite, contact your vet for the best treatment method.
Aside from using tick prevention products on your pup, you can also reduce the chances of your dog getting bitten by a tick in your yard with our mosquito and tick control service. Our mosquito and tick control service reduces the population of ticks in your yard while controlling tick larvae and nymphs. This service will help lessen your pup's exposure to ticks, which will decrease their chances of getting bit and contracting any diseases. Contact us today!