Last night I took my dog for a walk at the Nature Trail at the State Park. I noticed on the way to the car that he had picked up two ticks. When we got home I removed them both (I made sure to get the head too) and gave him a bath. Could the ticks have still infected him? We went to store and bought some Frontline so he won't get ticks anymore.
2006-07-01 05:01:38 · 11 answers · asked by impossible 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
once the tick has bitten or embedded the damage may already have been done the tick should be removed before they get to the point of needing to be pulled out. as far as ticks spreading disease their is a small chance that any one tick is carrying a disease which may be transmitted to a dog. different ticks carry different diseases. example: the deer tick carries Lime Disease. Watch for signs of illness and consult a veterinarian are the best courses of action if you are conserned about the possible transmittion of disease between ticks and pets. Also prevention is better than cure. Check your dog And yourself after you have been in the woods or even tall grass before you get into the car this will help to reduce the chances of infection for both you and your dog. flea and tick protection Like Frontline may not affect all ticks But it does go along way in protecting you dog. If you are still concerned contact your veterinarian they should be able to tell you what the risks for different tick born diseases are in your area.
2006-07-01 05:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by reispinscher 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Yes, anytime a tick bites your pet or you, there is a slight risk of getting an infection. It doesn't matter how long the tick has been attached. There is only a risk if the tick is a carrier. I wouldn't worry about it. It is VERY slight. Front line is a wonderful product, but please understand, the tick or flea has to get on your pet and bite him before it will die, but it WILL DIE!! Nothing will put a protective barrier on your pet. So you may still see them from time to time. Don't stop using the product just because you may see a few. This is a common error people make. They stop using it if they still see a flea or tick once in a while. The best protection for your pet is simply keeping him out of areas you know has ticks. You can also spray your pet with Frontline spray before you go somewhere with him that might have ticks. That will give him some extra protection for a short time. Another thing you may not know is this. When you do find a tick attached to your pet or yourself. Remove it but never step on it or squash it. This may release all the eggs. If possible put the little devil in a bottle of alcohol or flush it. Please don't strike a match and put it in your dogs ear!!!! Ha Ha Ha LOL!!! Don't worry, you and your pet will be fine. Good luck!
2006-07-01 05:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by tjb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, And yes, the dog is already at risk for infection if the ticks were imbedded in the skin. The saliva of the tick's carry a host of diseases that live in the tick's body, and are immediately transferred the moment the tick's proboscis penetrates the skin. Take the dog to a vet for a check up and possible prophylactic medications. The same applies to humans as well. PEACE, TJ
2006-07-01 05:09:07 · answer #3 · answered by gallgizzard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT depends how long the Ticks were attatched to your dog. If their head was embedded under the skin than it is possible that they may have spread infection but I doubt it. If the tick was engorged (abnormally large because of consumption of blood) than the ticks were indeed sucking up blood. The question is if they actually had a disease to infect your dog with.
2006-07-01 05:07:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a Rocky Mountain Spotted fever tick or Deer Tick and the head was left in upon removal, The way to remove a tick is by holding a match to it and the heat will cause it to pull its head out. Then remove it.
2006-07-01 05:05:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chuck Stayk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i live in the country and my dogs gets ticksall the time and we just pull them off there fine it really depends on the type of the tick
2006-07-01 05:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be in the safe side why not consult your veterinarian and ask for a blood test? And make sure to look for signs and symptoms like fever or the dog being lethargy. I know we don't want to go through all this drama but we love our pets and we need to take of them like we take care ourselves.
2006-07-01 05:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by herminia a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will be fine, they're just ticks don't freak out.
2006-07-01 07:14:41 · answer #8 · answered by lilwolfy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they could have already infected him so watch his skin for a rash at site of the bites
2006-07-01 05:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure it is possible, but if you got the head so there isn't infection, i've never encountered it.
2006-07-01 05:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋