To remove a tick from a dog, you can use a pair of tweezers. You can also use a tick twister or hook. I can assist you in purchasing a tick twister.
Steps for removing a tick
- Put on gloves, if you don’t have any consider using poo bags (inside out)
- Use water or rubbing alcohol to flatten the fur around the tick
- Gently part the fur around the tick
- Open the tweezers or tick remover and place the points around the tick
- Gently close the tweezers
- Rotate the tweezers until the tick pulls away from the skin
- Check that the tick has completely released the skin
- Dispose of the tick
After removing the tick
- Clean the bite with a damp, soapy washcloth
- Apply rubbing alcohol or peroxide to the bite
- Apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection
- Reward your dog with treats and praise
Tick prevention
You can use topical or oral flea and tick treatments to kill ticks on your dog.
When to seek help
If you’re worried about removing a tick, you can ask your vet for advice.
If you want more information then get in touch. This is one of the subject areas in the canine first aid courses I deliver.