[Alli]

i have an 8 lb 3 year old male Yorkie. He is allergic to the Lyme vaccine and I put Frontline on monthly although the last time was Sept 1 (hadn't done Oct yet). Yesterday (Oct 8) I found a small tick on his head (small enough to be a deer tick). This was not the first time I'd found a tick on him but when I pulled it out carefully I did not get it all the first time. I used tweezers to be sure all came out. It was bloody so I think it had been there long enough to give him a good bite. I was in a backyard where there are not likely deer because it was fenced - but I think that is wishful thinking!

I tried to clean the area. It was reddened and inflammed. Now there is a shallow "scab" about the size of a pea. It doesn't bother him at all.

I put the Frontline on him today (was out of town when this happened!).

Anyone have any experience with what to do after the tick bite? Or has anyone prophylactically started antibiotics to prevent Lyme disease?

I want to do whatever I can to prevent Lyme disease. I'm hoping that some of the Frontline was still in his system.

I would love some advice!

Thanks