05/06/2026
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If you're looking for ticks on your dog, check systematically, especially after walks in grassy, wooded, or brushy areas.
πAround and inside the ears
πUnder the collar
π§‘Around the neck and shoulders
π©·In the armpits (front legs)
β€οΈBetween the toes and paw pads
πAround the groin and belly
πUnder the tail and around the a**s
π€Around the eyelids and lips
How to check:
β€οΈRun your fingers slowly through the fur, feeling for small bumps.
π©·Part the fur to inspect the skin whenever you feel a bump.
π§‘Use a bright light or flashlight for dark-coated dogs.
Remember that ticks can be very smallβsome are about the size of a poppy seed before feeding.
Ticks usually feel like a small, firm lump attached to the skin. If you're unsure whether a bump is a tick, you can describe what it looks like or upload a photo and I can help identify it.
Remove it promptly:
β€οΈUse a tick-removal tool or fine-tipped tweezers.
π©·Grip as close to the dogβs skin as possible.
π§‘Pull steadily; donβt crush, burn, oil, or Vaseline it.
πClean the bite area and your hands.
πCheck the whole dog, especially ears, neck, armpits, belly, between toes.