KEY TAKEAWAYS: Use Preventative Products: Consult your vet to choose the best tick prevention method for your dog, such as topical treatments, oral medications, tick collars, or shampoos. Regular Checks: Frequently inspect your dog, especially after outdoor activities, focusing on common tick hiding spots like around the ears, under the collar, and between the toes. … Read more

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Stay calm: Finding a tick on your body can be alarming, but it’s essential to remain composed to handle the situation effectively. Remove the tick safely: Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible and pull upward with steady, even pressure. Clean the area: After tick … Read more