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Dog Health Removing Ticks
Dogs

Removing Ticks

If you have found a tick on your dog, what should you do. Here are some tips.

Do

Call your vet for advice, or take the dog to them down to remove it, if you don’t feel comfortable.

Don’t

Remove a tick from around the eyes, inside the ears or mouth yourself – consult a vet instead.

Do

Use tweezers or ideally a tick hook/twister.

Don’t

Use your fingers or squeeze the abdomen of the tick. This can squeeze more toxins into your dog.

Do

Grasp it as close to the skin as possible, and twist clockwise. Pull gently but firmly, with a consistent pressure.

Don’t

Apply any home remedies such as Vaseline or methylated spirits. They may kill the tick, but over a number of hours, and it will inject more poison as it dies.

Do

Kill the tick after removing. Putting it still alive in the bin allows it the chance to crawl back out and attach again. They are surprisingly resilient. If you are worried and would like to take your dog to the vet, kill the tick and put it inside a small zip lock plastic bag. Take the bag to the vet so that they can identify the tick.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet, it is recommended that seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use ROYAL CANIN Prescription Diet.

PURCHASE ACCEPTANCE

Please Note: "CUSTOMER SELF DECLARATION" By purchasing Hill’s Prescription Diet, you acknowledge and agree that the following is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

  1. I confirm that my pet was examined by a Veterinarian who recommended the use of Hill’s Prescription Diet on the basis of his/her diagnosis.
  2. I have read and understood that whilst my pet is being fed Hill’s Prescription Diet, it is recommended that I seek veterinary advice at least every 6 months regarding the usage of Prescription Diet.
  3. I have read and understood that I need to seek immediate veterinary advice if my pet's condition deteriorates in any way whilst I use Hill’s Prescription Diet