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Is this a tick or flea or what??? 4 Attachment(s) Please look at my pics. I need to know what to do. I was brushing my baby's coat & saw this black thing. I thought maybe it was poo or food stuck to her. I went to get it out & saw it looked like a bug. I remember from reading on this Yorkietalk that if it is a flea or tick that I need to grab it's head with a tweezer & pull out. I did it & think the head is still attached to the bug. I showed pic's here & need for someone to advise me on what to do. I have tried checking the coat & have not found any more. There is a red open sore where the bug was & it is a raised sort of circle. Do I squeeze it or what? I need to know about washing the sheets & everything. SOmeone please help me. |
It's a tick. No don't squeeze sore. The spot where it was should go away on it's on but keep a watch on it, just in case. |
That's def a tick. Has your baby had the Lyme shot? |
yep thats a tick ewwwwwwwwww |
I ended up flushing it down the toilet. It was still alive & moving. She has MVD which is a liver disease & I don't vaccinate her because of that. SO, no, she hasn't had a shot. I did clean the area with alcohol & the tweezers. I am checking the rest of her body & can't see any right now. She has really long hair. I don't know how to thoroughly check. I have some Mink Sheen that I just got. Should I shampoo her? Do I need to wash the sheets? OMG, I am shaking! |
Ticks dont breed fast like fleas. I have rarely seen more than one at at time on any dog that i have had. You will not become infested like a flea.They usually pick them up out in the brush...they love to hangout in moss on trees. I usually heat up a piece of metal like a paper clip tip and stick it on the butt of the tick. That makes it back out. if you pull a tick out sometimes the head stays in and causes a skin infection. Looks like you got it all though.. Just run your hands thru your dogs hair daily to make sure they didnt pick up any more. Good job! |
& check between there toes !! |
Put alcohol on the spot where you removed the tick....just to make sure....this will remove the head. |
Thanks browniesmom, I checked between toes & all clear. I did put alcohol there right on the spot. I washed my hands too. I feel much better knowing that they are not like fleas & multiply quickly. I am really shaky right now as I have still been checking her all over. I have a knot in my throat. Please tell me what else I should do...... I need your guys help!!!!!!!!! She is a liver comprimised dog & I can risk anything with her. Please continue telling me what I need to do as I am right here by my computer. |
Yes, that is a tick, when we lived in Alabama we used to get alot of them..... no so much now that we live in Iowa. Poor pup, I think I would ask my vet how to control them being your pup is sensitive.... |
tick It's a tick,, but not the kind that carry lymes disease. Those are very small. |
Should I shampoo her tonight with Mink Sheen?? I just got done washing all of the sheet & her bed & toys & clothes & leash and everythng she is on or wearing. |
yes, that is a tick |
WOW - You are in AZ and she got a tick??? My parents are in Anthem, I should tell them that "THERE ARE TICKS IN AZ" (hehehehe) - Their Vet tech said not to worry about the putting any Frontline on out there, that there's really no tick scare. Well, I am calling them right now!!!! |
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What you didn't say was where was had your little girl been? Do you have a yard where she can wander......Ticks are known to nest under eaves.....in plants, trees, etc.. You may have to have your yard treated. Seven Spray is a quick kill and lasts for a whole month.....an alternative is diatemasious earth....sprinkled throughout....it's very pet friendly. |
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