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bakerylady · 07-15-2008, 07:50 PM

After I gave Sedrick his bath tonight, I was drying his face when I felt a lump(about 1 inch from his eye) that turned out to be an almost fully engorged tick. I did manage to remove the entire tick(i think) using the tweezer method (the tick had some flesh still in it's mouth). He now has a large red welt(a little bit smaller than the size of dime) that is extremely irritated and very itchy. Is this normal after you remove the tick and what should I treat him with overnight? I did use a bit of peroxide to clean the area and also applied antibiotic ointment.
Thanks

Lorraine and the MonkeyBoyz
Sedrick and Doogan

spr377 · 07-15-2008, 07:53 PM

I don't know what's supposed to be done, but sounds like you did a good job! Good luck!!

bakerylady · 07-15-2008, 07:58 PM

Thanks. I think I did everything right, but I worry about infection being so close to his eye. Also Sedrick has AAS and his neck is fused so he does not have normal mobility of his neck and the only way he can scratch is by rubbing his face on whatever corner he can find.

grandmatoall · 07-15-2008, 08:04 PM

Oh that poor baby. It is great that you found the tick. And sounds like you took good care of his bite area. I have never dealt with tick bites so I don't know what to tell you.. I hope everything turns out ok for you.

Jeri Cunningham · 07-15-2008, 08:07 PM

What you did should be find just watch the area for signs it isn't healing correctly.

bakerylady · 07-15-2008, 08:07 PM

thanks
I've found several ticks on Sedrick in the past,but never one that has been engorged so I am a little bit concerned about it.

margaret · 07-16-2008, 12:17 PM

Do you use Frontline or anything like that...I heard alcohol is good after a tick bite...Hope he feels better.

Mybabe4me · 07-16-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bakerylady

Thanks. I think I did everything right, but I worry about infection being so close to his eye. Also Sedrick has AAS and his neck is fused so he does not have normal mobility of his neck and the only way he can scratch is by rubbing his face on whatever corner he can find.

OH please give Sedrick a belly rub from us. I am so glad to hear that he also rubs his face because Babybear does this too.. Thank you for letting us know that he is a normal AAI/AAS pup.meaning BB.

Does Sedrick get the lyme shot?? I have an option to get one for BB but where he is not out much Doc Paul says we do not need to put that kind of stress on his already stressed system.

Holly_QD · 07-16-2008, 04:30 PM

Poor sedrick. I have found a tick on my Holly before and it was a bit red afterwards. I also used the triple antibiotic ointment as I am always concerned about Lime disease or any other tick-borne diseases. It went away after a few days.
I would say that you did a great job taking it out and I think it's normal that it's a little irritated after the tick being attached to the skin but I would monitor it closely to make sure it doesn't become infected. I really hope it heals fast.

marcerella02 · 07-16-2008, 04:51 PM

oh poor little man. Try giving him benedryl to stop the itching and i'd call the vet tomorrow and see what they suggest.

Yorkieforme · 07-17-2008, 07:25 AM

OH gee.....I would freak if I found one ...let alone one that is like that....good job getting it!! Poor baby...give em a squeeze from us!

Gizmo's Mom · 07-19-2008, 12:47 AM

So how is lil' Sedrick boo boo this morning. Hoping all has gone back to normal. I remember keeping up with your threads about him when I first joined YT a few years ago, and have thought of him. how has he been? Hugs from Giz, Bubba and me.

07-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#1
bakerylady Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 185	engorged tick on sedrick After I gave Sedrick his bath tonight, I was drying his face when I felt a lump(about 1 inch from his eye) that turned out to be an almost fully engorged tick. I did manage to remove the entire tick(i think) using the tweezer method (the tick had some flesh still in it's mouth). He now has a large red welt(a little bit smaller than the size of dime) that is extremely irritated and very itchy. Is this normal after you remove the tick and what should I treat him with overnight? I did use a bit of peroxide to clean the area and also applied antibiotic ointment. Thanks Lorraine and the MonkeyBoyz Sedrick and Doogan

07-15-2008, 08:04 PM	#4
grandmatoall I Love My Babies Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,297 Blog Entries: 1	Oh that poor baby. It is great that you found the tick. And sounds like you took good care of his bite area. I have never dealt with tick bites so I don't know what to tell you.. I hope everything turns out ok for you. __________________ "Bobbi, Proud Mom To: TJ , Sandy & Dexter Yorkies & Grandkids - Make My Heart Smile http://www.freekibble.com/images/sha...lue-194x67.gif

07-15-2008, 08:07 PM	#5
Jeri Cunningham The Little Rascals Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 1,770 Blog Entries: 1	What you did should be find just watch the area for signs it isn't healing correctly. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkies: Rusty & Spicy & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-16-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
margaret Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 41	Do you use Frontline or anything like that...I heard alcohol is good after a tick bite...Hope he feels better. __________________ Margaret

07-16-2008, 04:30 PM	#9
Holly_QD Everyday's A HollyDay! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/WI Posts: 1,492	Poor sedrick. I have found a tick on my Holly before and it was a bit red afterwards. I also used the triple antibiotic ointment as I am always concerned about Lime disease or any other tick-borne diseases. It went away after a few days. I would say that you did a great job taking it out and I think it's normal that it's a little irritated after the tick being attached to the skin but I would monitor it closely to make sure it doesn't become infected. I really hope it heals fast. __________________ Holly s Lucky and BFF Queequeg too "Every day is a Holly-Day"

07-15-2008, 07:53 PM	#2
spr377 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 1,339	I don't know what's supposed to be done, but sounds like you did a good job! Good luck!!

07-15-2008, 07:58 PM	#3
bakerylady Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: winnipeg, canada Posts: 185	Thanks. I think I did everything right, but I worry about infection being so close to his eye. Also Sedrick has AAS and his neck is fused so he does not have normal mobility of his neck and the only way he can scratch is by rubbing his face on whatever corner he can find.

07-16-2008, 04:51 PM	#10
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario Canada...not California :( Posts: 7,962	oh poor little man. Try giving him benedryl to stop the itching and i'd call the vet tomorrow and see what they suggest. __________________ Layla 's Simon http://misscanam.blogspot.com/

07-17-2008, 07:25 AM	#11
Yorkieforme YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Windsor, Ontario Canada Posts: 759 Blog Entries: 1	OH gee.....I would freak if I found one ...let alone one that is like that....good job getting it!! Poor baby...give em a squeeze from us! __________________ Natalie & KiKI

07-19-2008, 12:47 AM	#12
Gizmo's Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,407 Blog Entries: 6	So how is lil' Sedrick boo boo this morning. Hoping all has gone back to normal. I remember keeping up with your threads about him when I first joined YT a few years ago, and have thought of him. how has he been? Hugs from Giz, Bubba and me. __________________ Autism steals a child every 20 minutes. Support Autism research... dare to be aware.