Ticks are arthropods that are dangerous for our pets, as they are carriers of pyroplasmosis. Therefore, dog owners should treat their pets with special products. Ticks are active in the warm season. As a rule, they attack dogs during walks in places overgrown with tall grass. After each walk, be sure to inspect the animal for ticks. If you find this insect in a dog, in no case do not try to get it, since you can only pull out the body, and the head remains - it will cause inflammation.
The dog has a tick. What to do to help her?
There are many devices that are designed to safely remove parasites mechanically. With their help, you can extract the insect in a few seconds, you just need to use them correctly. In appearance, such devices resemble hooks or tongs.
A dog has a tick: what to do?
If you have a tool, for example, “Tick Twister” (a hook for removing parasites), then now we will tell you how to work with it. With this device, grab the tick, slightly sip, and then twist.
The dog has a tick. What to do if only threads are at hand?
We embrace the insect with the help of a dense thread loop and very slowly begin to remove it. In no case do not press on the body of the parasite, otherwise microbes can get under the skin.
A dog has a tick: what to do to remove a parasite?
On an insect you need to drip with alcohol, gasoline or oil. After a couple of minutes, the tick itself will disappear. If this does not happen, then it will loosen its grip, which means that it can be pulled out. It is advisable to use tweezers for these purposes.
Treatment of dogs for ticks - treatment of the affected area of the body
After removal, you need to treat the wound with a solution of iodine. After that, you need to watch the affected area for some time to eliminate possible complications.
Prevention
To protect your pet from parasites, you need to use special means: collars (“Bolfo”, “Kiltiks”, “Harz”), drops on the withers (“Harz”, “Frontline”, “Bars”, “Advantiks”, “Serko” ), sprays ("Defendog", "Front Line", "Bars"). These drugs are distributed throughout the hair and skin without being absorbed into the dog’s blood. If the tick comes in contact with the treated wool, then it will die. Note that the funds do not provide 100% protection against parasites, and its effectiveness depends on how many days have passed since application. If you intend to travel to nature with a pet, then protective preparations must be used in advance (two to three weeks before the planned departure).
Tips for choosing:
- When buying a drug, be sure to check the integrity of the package, as well as the expiration date.
- If your dog has long hair, then the expense of the product doubles.
- When using a spray, it is necessary to treat not only the body of the dog, but also the head, legs, as well as the area of the armpits, groin and behind the ears.
- If you often bathe your pet, then you need to process it more often.
Now you know what to do if you find parasites such as ticks in your dog. In dogs, their treatment takes a short time, but only if the parasites are not carriers of pyroplasmosis or another disease. Treat your pet carefully!