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What is the best way to remove ticks from a dog2007-11-25 2:52:06

It's beats going to the groomer or the vet and is much safer than burning the tip of the needle with a lighter. But if you must go to the vet due to the hundreds of ticks, do so because your puppy could become anemic and go into shock.

Good luck!

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take it to the vet

if you squeeze a tick the wrong way.. you could kill your dog

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I use a pair of forceps or tweezers then burn them with a lighter

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I would have a Vet do it. If you decide to do it yourself, my Vet said to get a paper towel, put it over the tick and pull it out. You have to get the legs of the tick out of the dog.

Some people burn them with a cigarette, but the Vet said that the tick just grows back again, because you don't get it all out that way.

You ought to get some medicine for tick and flea prevention from your Vet. That many ticks on a puppy could be very dangerous to the puppy, because the ticks suck blood out of the dog.

Good luck!

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You should see a veterinarian asap with that many ticks on the dogs skin. With such a large infestation the dog can easily succumb to major health issues and possibly die.

Your vet will be able to provide a dip/toppical treatment that will help with the removal, and will have other staff (like technicians) on hand to help get rid of the ticks.

The dog probably also needs to be on an IV at the very least.