what to do when tic is in dog?

Answer 1

well first of all take it out then disinfected it best for a vet to do it but i think you have to pay

Answer 2

I have successfully treated tics myself for over 30 years, all with complete removal. Living in Western Washington, checking for tics is a daily routine, especially in their "ideal" habitat. You didn't say where the tic is attached, so here is two ways, both work.
#1 If the tic is around eyes, nose or mouth area.Using a q-tip I load with "Vaseline or other petroleum jelly", completely surround the tic down to dog skin, plus covering the tic as well. Check and re-apply often for several days.
#2 Other areas (not on face) will die and fall off sooner if a "Vicks" type jelly is used. Both jellys suffocate the tic but the "Vicks" type also dehydrates the tic and speeds up the process.

Our dogs seem to get them around their eyes, ears and on the edge of their mouth/lips frequently. (Perhaps from them trying to remove tics themselves from legs and feet.)
I am not a frequent user of "chemical-treated" shampoos containing pesticides, especially around the face so this has been a "healthier, alternative" for me to use on my pets. Plus it is safe for all critters and usually alot cheaper, easier to use and won't make your animal sick from chemicals either by absorbtion or licking their fur after a spray or bath.

The key to success is keeping the tic smothered. Be sure to examine your pet, between toes, armpits, ear flaps and under ears, under chin, chest area and between front legs. Browsing dogs pick up tics while just cruising thru grasses, weeds and brush most often. The tics lie in wait to ambush and hitch-hike on any available warm-blooded victim.

Answer 3

ok, first of all, "pull it out." is terrible advice. The head will stay in the dog and most likely cause an infection at best.

Your best bet is to go to a vet's office, but barring that, you can light a match, blow it out, and stick the hot end against the tick, then just take it off the dog. The same works with vaseline, but not as effectively.

Answer 4

It isn't suggested to remove the tic by yourself, because the head may break off and remain in-bedded in your pet.

Some stores which carry pet supplies sell tick removing tools. They resemble slotted spoons in a way and are reasonably priced.

When in doubt call the vets office and ask them. They usually have inexpensive and practical ways to deal with these kinds of problems.

Answer 5

Try and keep the tick after you have removed it and have it looked at by a vet to make sure your dog was not leached onto by a deer tick or other Lyme Disease carrying tick breeds. If you are having trouble removing the tick entirely- bite the bullet and have a professional remove it so no reminisce of the bug is left on your dog.

Answer 6

I have heated up a needle with a lighter and pressed it against the back of the tick. The tick backed out enough to remove it. Obviously you need a calm dog : )
good luck

Answer 7

DO NOT simply pull it off... this will leave the mouth parts stuck in your dog and it will bleed. You need to get the thing to back off of it's own accord. This will happen naturally when the tick is full, but you probably want to get it off before-hand. Take him in and have the vet remove it.

Answer 8

Pull it out and rub some alcohol over the spot where it was removed. Try getting flea and tick medication so it doesn't keep happening. Outside dogs are more sucseptible to getting ticks but any dog can get them. If you notice anymore remove them as soon as possible because they can transmit diseases.