Two weeks ago, I found a couple of ticks on my dog. I got rid of them. I figured that was it and she hasn't been acting strange or out of the ordinary. But today, when I checked her she was completely infested with ticks...engorged and all! I almost threw up. I was able to get rid of most of them today, except maybe in the ears. I'm scared to take her to the vet. What if they have to put her down? I know this probably sounds stupid, but have you ever heard of a dog being put down for a tick infestation? I know I'll end up taking her anyway, but I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this experience before.
Thanks
2006-10-19 17:36:23 · 32 answers · asked by ? 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
the vet will remove the ticks and give her a treatment of revolution or Advantix..Just get her in quickly..She will be OK with vet care.
2006-10-19 17:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not for that. He'll be fine, as long as you treat it. Try some Frontline or Frontline Plus, it's supposed to deal with fleas and ticks. I think Advantix works for ticks as well, but not Advantage. I'd pluck them off as well, or have the vet do it if it's that bad.
You're probably seeing the babies(grown up) now. House might be infested with them as well and the yard-so keep an eye out. If need be, get something for the house, or call an exterminator and pick up some kind of yard treatment as well. Can get that from Walmart. I'd recommend some kind of spray though, and be sure to hit the trees/branches that are hanging low. It'll take a few weeks, but it'll work.
I had tick infestation from one of my dogs I had gotten from the pound. At first it was just one or two I plucked off. Then a couple weeks later, there was more, probably hiding under his fur. I know they were from the pound, because I'd never had them on my other dog. It sucks, I feel for ya!!
Another thing, when your dog goes out, does he have an enclosed/certain area, or is he free roaming? I ask because if he's free roaming, he might be getting into a wooded area or something that is tick infested.
2006-10-19 17:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You DON'T put a dog down for having ticks! Obviously you are not using a preventative on him, go out and get some Advantage or Frontline. Where is he getting the ticks from? Obviously you are letting your go where there are ticks, and if you found ticks on your dog a few weeks ago, why did you not get some flea/tick control and why have you not noticed the ticks until now...do you ever look at your dog, or pet him?? Go out and buy some medicine for you dog. And treat your house as well as there are now probably ticks in the carpeting, etc.
2006-10-19 18:01:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first step would be to take the dog to the vet, then get a Preventic collar. When my husband and I picked up our new puppy, the original owners had not taken care of him. He had HUNDREDS of ticks all over. I initially reacted like you and was totally grossed out. I was ready to give him away that same day. But, we took our new puppy to the vet the next morning and the doctor gave us a PREVENTIC collar. It was such a lifesaver!
The collar took away our tick problem completely within days. I put some information below about the collar, and I've added the website. This collar was the only thing that allowed our puppy to remain a member of our family. He is now an 8-month-old inside dog and has been tick free ever since!
Preventic Collars:
Provide safe and effective control of ticks for up to three months
Prevent new ticks from attaching and feeding within 48 hours after application
Provide over 97% effectiveness against ticks for up to three months*
Kill and detach ticks
Are water resistant
Are for use on dogs only
Fit dogs of almost any size
Are safe when used as directed
2006-10-19 17:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, they shouldn't have to put her down. What they will do is remove all the ticks they can find, and give her a good bath with a flea & tick shampoo. They'll give her a flea & tick dip after the bath -- kind of like a leave-in condition with flea & tick medication in it. Then they'll tell you that you need to be using something like K-9 Advantage to prevent this from happening again. They'll also give you a list of symptoms to watch for in case she caught something from the ticks. If she does get sick, take her back to the vet because the earlier they start treatment ... the better chance your dog has to make a full recovery.
2006-10-19 17:40:10 · answer #5 · answered by kc_warpaint 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well u need to take her right a way and get rid of all rugs or any thing like that and yes they can put a dog down for that but i is mostly small puppies who can not recover from such an attack .and also get a spray just for that because they can get in ur wood work. please take her as soon as u can the dog is suffering and it can make her sick enough to be put down if u don't act fast enough so please take her right away good luck.let us know what happens i care more about that than 10 points i used to work for a vet when i was younger and i have a dog and a cat.
2006-10-19 17:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by djonecat@yahoo.com 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay I am the Euthanasia director at the humane society and I also have my Vet Tech License! No Your dog is fine! all they will do is put a dab of clear liquid on your dogs neck called Advantix will get rid of the ticks! As for the ones in her ears they will get those with little tweezer like things! Your fine dont worrie at all I promise!
2006-10-19 17:45:31 · answer #7 · answered by Girl Next Door! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry it's fixable. She needs a good flea and tick bath, along with Frontline treatment. She may be slightly anemic from the ticks sucking all of the blood out of her, but your vet can probably give her an iron shot to help her out. Just get her to the vet tomorrow. Good luck.
2006-10-19 17:41:18 · answer #8 · answered by Carson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dog will not be euthanized. You need to get your doggy washed by a professional groomer who can remove the ticks and use a shampoo special for skin soothing. While the groomer is washing the dog you need to get your house cleaned and get rid of the ticks (bug bombs etc.). Also you need to go to the vet and get the dog checked for problems (from the ticks) and get some medicine for her/him. I think the dog will be fine you just need to love her/him through it and take care of her. My mom is a professional groomer and I know these things. I hope your dog gets better!
GOOD LUCK!!! : )
2006-10-19 17:56:33 · answer #9 · answered by Juice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your dog will not be put down for ticks i can assure you that. i have never heard of such a thing. maggots on the other hand would be a different story. just get rid of them, shampoo and brush and use something like frontline or an equivalent. i wouldn't waste my money going to the vet, but that is up to you.
2006-10-19 17:47:41 · answer #10 · answered by kaptain_jack_sparr0w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never lost a dog to tick and flea infestaion. I can recomend putting garlic in her food though. It helps with flea and tick also go to walmart and get 7 dust for your yard and it's safe to put on the dog also. TIP:for now on when you pull off ticks put them in a zip lock bag and take them with you when you go to the vet so the vet can see what kind of ticks they are so they will know if they have to test your dog for any diseases that ticks might carry.
2006-10-19 17:42:36 · answer #11 · answered by Selena gaurdian of the wolves 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋