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uTIPS & TRICKS As a pet owner it is very important to check your pets for ticks and know how to remove them correctly, as they can make your pet very sick and even cause death. If you do happen to find a tick on your pet, you need to remove it quickly and safely to prevent any further toxins being injected into the pet's bloodstream. Here are some tips on how to remove a tick from your pet: u Avoid squeezing the body of the tick as this can cause them to release more toxins into your pet. u Do not put any chemicals on the tick as they may be toxic to your pet or even aggravate the tick causing it to release more toxins. u The best way to remove a tick is to use a Tick Remover like a Tick Twister or The Tick Key. These work like a hook that you slide under the tick, then pull back and then tick can be safely removed head and all. u You can use tweezers being careful not to squeeze the tick's body, get the tweezers close to the skin where the head is embedded and pull the tick away from the skin. u Most importantly when you remove a tick you ensure that the entire tick, head included, is removed. u Wrap the tick in a tissue and keep it in a container in case your vet wants to see it. www.vetnpetdirect.com.au | 17 u Continue to check your pet even if you find a tick as they can often have more than one. u If you do not feel confident in a removing the tick you should contact your veterinarian immediately and they will be able to assist you. Even if your pet appears to be fine and healthy you should contact your vet for advice after removing a tick. Be sure to keep a close eye on your pet over the following days and try to keep them a bit quieter and avoid extreme stress for a few days. If your pet becomes unwell or starts to show any signs of tick paralysis or poisoning contact your veterinarian immediately, do not wait overnight. Even though the tick has been removed the toxins may already be in the bloodstream and can make the animal very sick and even cause death, very quickly. [removing a tick ]

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