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:
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Avoid squeezing the body of the tick as
this can cause them to release more toxins into
your pet.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Most importantly when you remove a tick
you ensure that the entire tick, head included,
is removed.
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Wrap the tick in a tissue and keep it in a
container in case your vet wants to see it.
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Continue to check your pet even if you find
a tick as they can often have more than one.
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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.
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