What is the Best Way to Remove a Tick From my Pet?

Hi,

Dr. Eric Barchas, DVM, wrote the following on What is the Best Way to Remove a Tick From my Pet?

I found it interesting information so I extracted part of it as follows :

“One day in class Dr. Patricia Conrad, parasitologist and expert in the field, described the best way to remove a tick. I wish I had known it sooner. I find that it removes entire ticks about 90% of the time.

Here, according to Dr. Conrad, is the best way to remove a tick from your pet:

Grasp the tick firmly with hemostats (aka tweezers) as close to the skin as possible. Pull gently but firmly straight away from the skin until the tick comes out. Do not twist. Avoid grasping the tick’s abdomen. This can cause regurgitation of stomach contents into your pet, increasing the likelihood of Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and other scary tick-borne diseases.

Some other points: tick prevention is better than tick removal. In my experience, Frontline is the tick preventative with the best safety and efficacy profile. No tick preventative is 100% effective.”

Hopefully, you do not have to experience removing any tick yourself and prevention should be the choice of the day instead.

Frontline is definitely a proven product so do give it a try.

David

Can dogs get Lyme Disease? What"s the best prevention?

Our tick control programs enable your dog to enjoy being a dog. Loving the outdoors, by your side, safe from tick diseases.

Are you aware that your dog can become very sick from a tick? Many people assume that even though ticks are bothersome and revolting on your pet there is no cause for alarm, which couldn’t be farther from the truth. Here in the U.S. there are four tick diseases that can infect your pooch. These are Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and yes the dreaded Lyme Disease. Each of these illnesses can wreak havoc on our health and the health of our pet as well. Along with disease, ticks can actually cause dangerous disorders such as Anemia in your dog as well.

Dread Skeeter keeps your family and your pets tick free all season

Symptoms that your dog may have a tick-borne illness can include a loss of appetite, lethargy and depression,  pain, diarrhea, vomiting, edema in the extremities, hemorrhaging, neurological disorders such as seizures, and even death.

In the North Shore area, Lyme disease in particular is an area of concern for residents. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention actually chart the progression of Lyme disease in dogs through parasite prevalence maps which are provided by the CAPC ( Companion Animal Parasite Council) . These innovative maps are used in a new study by the CDC to predict which regions are at a greater risk of outbreaks of the disease. By keeping up with the information on canine occurrences in an area the CDC can pinpoint which areas are most vulnerable and better warn the citizens of that area to protect themselves against ticks that may be potential carriers of the disease. According to this data, we’re at high risk here in Massachusetts. One out of every fifteen dogs tested for Lyme Disease tested positive.

Kids and dogs love the outdoors and getting dirty in the spring and summer. Keep them both safe from tick-borne diseases with Mosquito Squad of the North Shore.

Along with having your veterinarian advise you on the best tick protection for your dog, as well as exercising tick safety during tick season, it is even more important to treat the areas where ticks thrive. Even the best laid plans that include spot-on canine tick treatments can falter and put your dog at risk.

It is important to pet owners and non-pet owners alike to protect themselves from ticks and the potential diseases that they carry. One way to discourage ticks is to keep up with your surroundings and take control of your property by keeping overgrowth, debris and brush to a minimum. Tick tubes are the one of the best weapons against ticks and Lyme disease along with seasonal spray protection. Tick tubes appear to be non-threatening, but on second glance they contain an arsenal of knowledge and tick abatement in a small tube.

How the tick tube works

The tick itself uses field mice as transport from the woods to you or your dog. The tick actually hitches a ride on the field mouse with the sole priority to “go home” with the mouse. The young tick is transported to the mouse’s den where it can feed, thrive and grow until it inevitably attaches to a host like man’s best friend or our kids while they are playing in their own backyard.  Tick tubes contain treated cotton which the mice use to “feather” their nests. The treated cotton breaks the cycle by killing the tick, but aiding the mouse in making a toasty warm bed. The treated cotton is safe for the mice, but lethal to the tick. Recent studies indicate that using tick tubes on your property can reduce your risk of coming into contact with an infected tick up to 90%. So your family, and your dog is happy and healthy.

Anthony Pascetta owner of Mosquito Squad of the North Shore with his right hand man- Dread Skeeter

Mosquito Squad of the North Shore uses tick tubes in conjunction with our seasonal barrier spray to keep you tick free all season. Our perfect pair of tick abatement programs keeps tick out of sight and out of mind. Go ahead, let Spot run and enjoy the season. Let your dog be a dog, and all that entails, but keep his tail waggin’ safe with tick control that stops the cycle of disease at the source.

Call us today for a free quote • (978) 887 – 1177 • email: northshore@mosquitosquad.com

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The Best Flea and Tick Medicine for Dogs and Cats

If you’re a pet parent, spring means being bombarded with warnings about fleas and ticks, and the dangers they pose to pets.

Your vet, your pet store, and your favorite blogs and pet websites may be telling you again and again how vital it is to protect our pets from these pests.

(If you’re not convinced yet, take a look at this video on what happens in a home flea infestation. Yuck!)

“Okay, okay,” you say, “flea and tick prevention is important. But which medicine is best? What will protect my pet from the problems in my area, and keep my family safe?”

We hear you! There are lots of options out there, which is a good thing since there are plenty of pet parents out there with unique situations. But when you want to cut to the chase and find your best bet, we’ve got the information you need.

Breaking Down Flea and Tick Prevention Options

Learn the difference between spot-ons like Frontline Plus and K9 Advantix, oral medications or chewables, sprays, and more. Find out how to control fleas and ticks in your yard and around your home, and keep your pet ever safer.

Comparison Chart of Flea and Tick Meds

Use this handy chart to quickly decide which prevention method protects against the pests in your area. You’ll find the best flea and tick medicine for your dog or cat in a snap.

Oral Flea Control Options

Not a fan of spot-ons? Learn what pills and chewables are best for oral flea control, and how you can avoid potential skin irritations that some pets may get from spot-ons.

If your pet does get fleas, take heart! Check out our infographic on How to Get Rid of Fleas in 8 Steps.

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What is the best flea and tick control for dogs?

If you are noticing a problem with fleas or ticks on the family pets you will want to take the necessary action to clear this problem as soon as possible. An infestation of fleas isn’t just going to be just an issue for the pets; it is also likely to bother everyone else in the home as well. A quality selection of flea control solutions is likely to be highly desirable. With the right treatment and guidance you will certainly find that it is very possible to eliminate all signs of pests on the family pets. A visit to a local vet is certain to help with eliminating all signs of fleas or ticks.

Getting the best possible treatment

When it comes to taking action with flea and tick control for dogs you would like to notice that there are a wide range of sprays and powders that can be used in this situation. You really want to make certain that a chosen flea control solution is intended for the type of pet and size since certain flea control products can be harmful if used on the wrong animal or size dog. A significant issue with a flea outbreak is that they can easily move around the home and infest many different areas of the home.

Most often you’ll find that the fleas are going to be in close proximity to where the dog is likely to be. So you might want to search the area around the dog bed to make certain that you haven’t got a significant outbreak in that area. Tick and flea spray for dogs is certain to be highly effective for making certain that this problem is resolved as soon as possible.

Locating the most desirable flea and tick control solutions

In addition to visiting the local vets, a search of the Internet-based stores is certain to offer a great opportunity for locating the most desirable flea and tick control for dogs available in the marketplace.

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They are looking at you to help prevent ticks on them.

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They are looking at you to help prevent ticks on them.

There are a few issues that Summer seems to bring up in dog lovers. One is helping their dog deal with the sometimes unbearable heat. Fret not, we will be addressing that in an article next, but for now, we wanted to talk about the issue of tick prevention. While the tick problem can become an epidemic if you walk your dogs in heavily wooded areas, there are some simple steps that are healthy and natural, and will benefit your dog when it comes to limiting their exposure to ticks.

First off, despite what many people think, there are all natural flea and tick collars for dogs, not holding any dangerous pesticides within them that could potential harm your dog. And even better, you can make one yourself by rubbing some eucalyptus on rope collar or bandanna and attach to your dog to make a natural tick deterrent that is also 100% organic and non-poisonous. Spread the word and let other dog owners know how easy this is to do.

Another great natural way to deter ticks is apple cider vinegar. Carry some around in a spray bottle, and spray onto your pet before gong for long walks in heavily wooded areas. The ingredients in the vinegar are completely harmless to your dog, but will repel most blood sucking beasts away. And it is a simple enough step than any dog owner can carry a bottle at all times in the car, just in case.

We also don’t discourage the new supersonic emitters some people are using to deter tick and fleas. They release a sound that humans and dogs cannot hear or pick up on, yet the song is so strong to ticks, it can makes their tiny heads explode. Ok, so maybe we don’t know the actual science involved, but we know they work pretty well and don’t harm dog at all, so we support them.

Last, and the best defense is just in Summer time, when there is a lot of outdoor activity, just make sure you check your dog’s coat regularly, because sometimes, nothing can beat just a good old fashioned detection and prevention.