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What is the best way to rid a dog of ticks and prevent them from reoccuring2007-11-25 2:52:06

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First of all you need to spray your yard with pesticide to get rid of the ticks. I used Triazicide from Wal-Mart and it has worked great so far. My pups were coming into the house with 10-15 ticks everytime they went to pee and now nothing.

Secondly you need to get a flea/tick collar (I use Hartz) or put him on a pill that will prevent the ticks from biting him. Your dog will not always be in your yard and will need to be protected.

Good Luck

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The best way to remove ticks from your dog is by using tick tweezers. They are special tweezers designed to remove ticks easily, and most camping or outdoor type stores carry them.

The best way to prevent ticks from getting onto your dog varies.

Most people recommend that, at the very least, you use a monthly flea and tick preventive. Usually those come in a little applicator and go on the dog's back. Some go between the shoulder blades, while other brands are applied all along the dog's back. Personally, I have had much better results with Frontline Plus than with other products such as Advantix, for example. If your current product isn't working, address this with your vet. Maybe a different brand will work better.

If the majority of the ticks occur in your yard, you may want to address the issue as a yard issue, not a dog issue. There are some plants you can plant that will help cut down on ticks. There are also products like Bug Band brand granulated insect repellent (www.bugband.net) that you can put along your flower beds or the edge of your yard, which will help keep them away.