how do you get ticks off dogs???

Answer 1

I have never had that problem thank god.. but my husband always said that if one of once had a tick to light a cigarette and burn its butt and it will work its way out and turn around.. hope it works and let me know if it does please...

Answer 2

They have flea and tick shampoo's that you can buy at the store, or some groomers will do it for you. If they don't have allot of ticks, and maybe just one or two, use a pair of tweezers and get it out, but be careful that you get the head. They like to break off and cause problems if entered into the blood stream. I would call my vet and ask him what he would suggest since he knows your dog the best.Some shampoos are harsh to dogs with sensitive skin. So make sure you double check :)

Answer 3

Products for pets are many and varied and include
1.once-a-month topical products
2.sprays,
3.powders,
4,dips,
5.shampoos, and
6.collars.

1.Once-a-month Topicals: Once-a-month topical insecticides are applied to a small area on the back of the pet, are probably the easiest product to use, and generally, last the longest. Some kill fleas and ticks, and others just fleas, so check the label carefully. Ingredients generally include permethrin, pyrethrin, imidacloprid, or fipronil. Examples of these products include Bio Spot for Dogs, Defend, K9 Advantix for Dogs, and Frontline Top Spot. Revolution, which contains selamectin, is a monthly topical product that controls American Dog Ticks (Dermacentor variabilis) only.

2.Sprays: Flea and tick control sprays can come as aerosols or pump bottles. When using a spray, you do not have to soak the pet with the spray, but be sure to spray all parts of the animal. Spray a small amount on a cotton ball to apply the product around the eyes and ears. Do not get any of these products in the eyes. Follow your veterinarian's and the manufacturer's directions on how often to spray, and spray in a well-ventilated area. Sprays often contain permethrin or pyrethrin.

3.Powders: Powders are generally easy to apply but can create a mess. If you or your pet has asthma, powders may not be the best choice of product since the powder could be inhaled. Be sure to use powders in well-ventilated areas. Powders often contain pyrethrin.

4.Dips: Dips and rinses are applied to the entire animal. They generally have some residual activity. They should be applied in a well-ventilated area according to your veterinarian's and the manufacturer's directions. It is helpful to put cotton balls in the pet's ears and ophthalmic ointment in the pet's eyes. Even with these precautions, be very careful not to get any of the product in the pet's ears or eyes. Dips and rinses may contain permethrin, pyrethrin, or organophosphates.

5.Shampoos: Shampoos help to primarily rid the pet of the ticks it already has on it, although some have residual activity. To properly use a flea & tick shampoo you must be sure to work the shampoo in over the entire body and then leave it on at least 10 minutes before you rinse it off. This is true of almost any medicated shampoo. Again, remember to protect the eyes and ears of the pet. Shampoos often contain pyrethrin.

6.Collars: Collars can be effective, but must be applied properly. To get the right degree of snugness, you should just be able to get two fingers between the collar and the neck of your pet. Be sure to cut off any excess portion of the collar after you have properly applied it. Otherwise, that animal or other pets may try to chew on the end. Check the package for information on duration of effectiveness since many collars lose effectiveness when they get wet, e.g.; if a dog swims a lot. Watch carefully for any irritation under the collar. If this occurs, you may need to use a different product.

Answer 4

Hi, there are tic removers you can get from the vets, a bit like plastic tweesers. If you can handle touching them you can remove them by rotating them anti clockwise gently,as when the burrow into the dogs skin the go in clockwise, take care not to leave any of the legs behind as they can cause infection. Dab with a little surgical spirit or saline solution. living in the Scottish countryside for years and having plenty dogs I've removed dozens this way with no side effects....make sure you wash your hands afterwards though!!! PS do not try to pull them straight out, you will more than likely leave the head or legs.

Answer 5

Pull them off and light the tick on fire until it pops so that you know that it's dead.

Get a tick collar and put on your dog and change it regularly. It will keep the majority of the ticks off of him.

Answer 6

well it's not like they're gonna reprodose or anything so just get them off. I always have grabed the tick with two fingers and then gentaly turned it and pulled that has worked for me they just come right out then flush'em down the toliet. If you wanna try one of those collar things you could but i personaly dont think it's very good for you dog. hope that helped

Answer 7

some you have to use long tweezers and if they are dug in, it can hurt the dog. we used to heat the tweezers up to burn and kill the tick so you can get it off the dog. in the old days. my grandfather used old motor oil and warmed it up rubbing the entire dog with it killing fleas and ticks. but it was a pain to wash off. ticks are tough and a string pair of tweezers long handled will get the pesty critters and pull them off fast.

Answer 8

DO NOT FOR ANY REASON BURN THEM OFF!!!!!!!
If you do this they will die, the cement solution, they secrete anchors them inside if they are not completely removed, they will cause a very bad infection, and possibly lime infection . Smother them in Vaseline, this will cause them to back out,as they cannot breath.They only breath every 20 min, so don't be alarmed if this doesn't happen right away.Always catch tick in wet tissue and flush!!

Answer 9

i don't know what ticks off your dog. i'm sorry. use a flea and tick remover.

Answer 10

Well there these drops called Front line plus but you would have to go to the vet or a pets store