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Originally Posted by richards6402  This is one of things I am scared of. I have never seen a tick, how do I know if it's a speck of dirt or a tick? Can you see the legs? If I do find a tick on a dog, do I need to take them to the vet and get tested to see if they have lyme when I get back? |
The legs, yes, are what give them away. The legs move a lot, ewwww.
Ticks have to be attached for 24 - 48 hours to possibly infect the dog/person. You do not need to have your babies tested for lyme if you find a tick.
Teddy has had many ticks. We have annual tick borne disease tests when we have the heartworm test done. I'm not sure if it is worth it or necessary.