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What should I do if there are ticks on my dog’s ears?

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Have ready a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tool designed to remove ticks. Make sure tools are clean to avoid causing infection. Before removing the tick, soothe your dog and keep it quiet and relaxed, perhaps distracting it with food or a toy.

What should I do if there is a tick on my dog's ear?

Gently grasp the body part of the tick with tweezers or a tool and try to get as close to the dog as possible The position of the skin. Be careful not to apply too much force so that the head of the tick doesn't get lodged in your dog's skin. Slowly and steadily pull up on the tweezers or tool until the tick is completely removed. Make sure not to squash or twist the tick to avoid releasing pathogens.

What should I do if there is a tick on my dog's ear?

After the tick is completely removed, wipe the area around the dog's ear with disinfectant or alcohol. skin to disinfect the wound. Check that the tick is intact and place it in a sealed container so it can be sent to your veterinarian for testing later. Observe your dog's ears and seek immediate medical attention if you notice any signs of infection (such as redness, swelling, bleeding, or discharge).

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