my dad and i are trying to remove a tick, my dad was wondering if he got a HOT needle and touched the tick would he let go? or should we just try witha Sterilized pair of tweezers?
2007-07-04 18:06:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well it depends on the type of tick. It may be easier to do that if it is one of those tiny deer ticks about the size of a pin head. I'd try tweezers too, just make sure that you get all of the tick.
2007-07-04 18:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by daisy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, not a hot needle.
Instead, use the small ember on a used matchstick. The bigger size and more direct heat make it easier.
The tough part is just getting your dog to stay perfectly still- try giving him a treat or a bit of cheese to chew on and keep him busy.
Press the still hot burnt match (no flame) on the tick, and it will let go.
One time I had a tick on me, and this worked fine.
Have tweezers handy to get it off when you're done.
Good luck.
2007-07-05 01:24:15 · answer #2 · answered by rowdy ferret 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had dogs for a long time and even yanked them off with my fingers. The trouble with that, though, is that the tick's head can get stuck in the dog's skin still causing irritation.
Hot needles are dangerous - you can poke the dog or yourself. I recommend using tweezers and then flushing that sucker down the toilet. Then I strongly recommend getting Advantage and applying it to your dog ASAP. Advantage is great at preventing (and even treating) flea and tick infestation on your dog. It may cost $$, but it's worth it.
Good luck!
2007-07-05 01:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by doctoru2 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
put some oil, any kind all over his little tick body. it breathes through the skin. in a few minutes the ***** will let go or be pulled out easilly. be careful not to pull it off and not leave the head in, that can get infected.
2007-07-05 01:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jack the Toad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Hot needle first,unless it is under the skin and if it is try the tweezers .Be careful not to break off the head.. If you think your not able to get it out take your pet to the VET...........Good luck......
2007-07-05 01:16:17 · answer #5 · answered by Tina the cat lover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaseline or oil around the head and it will pull itself out. Keep an eye on the bite for a week or so after removing because lime disease is horrible to deal with.
2007-07-05 01:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by New England Babe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover on a q-tip and hold it on it's head until it's head comes out. use tweezers and put it off but make sure it's head is out or it could get infected. you have to burn it cause there hard to kill
2007-07-05 01:54:33 · answer #7 · answered by green eyed goddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure when u take it out u get the head b/c ticks bodys grow back quickly
2007-07-05 01:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
smother the tick in vasiline and then put ointment where the tick was
2007-07-05 01:11:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋