Dealing with Ticks<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\nWhen you declare war on fleas, as an added bonus you may be targeting ticks, as well, for the products that destroy the former often do the same to the latter. Whether or not your flea-control products target ticks as well, check your dog’s skin and coat carefully from head to toe every time you return from a foray into tick country, just to be sure.<\/p>\n
If you should find a tick on your dog’s skin, you cannot simply brush it away as you would a fly. Grasp the body of the tick and as much of its head as possible firmly between your thumb and forefinger (if possible wear latex gloves), and pull it out slowly with a sure, steady movement.<\/p>\n
Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the site to prevent infection, and watch the dog for several weeks to make sure she does not begin to exhibit signs of illness, stiffness, or lethargy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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