How to Detect and Remove Ticks on Your Dog? A Simple and Reassuring Guide
👀 How do I spot a tick on my dog?
Ticks usually attach themselves to:
- Around the neck
- Behind the ears
- Between the paws
- Near the head or snout
Run your hand over your dog's fur regularly , especially after a walk in nature. If you feel a small, hard lump, it's time to inspect it more closely.
❗️What are the signs of a tick bite?
- Small lump under the skin
- Localized redness or inflammation
- Dog scratching or licking in a specific area
🐾 Tip: The faster you act, the less likely the tick is to transmit diseases.
✂️ How to safely remove a tick?
Material :
- A tick hook (available in pharmacies or pet stores)
- A glove (optional)
- A disinfectant
Steps:
- Approach your dog calmly.
- Slide the hook under the tick, as close to the skin as possible.
- Turn gently counterclockwise , without pulling sharply.
- Once the tick is removed, disinfect the area .
- Monitor the following days (fever, fatigue, lethargy, etc.)
⚠️ Never remove a tick with your fingers or crush it: this increases the risk of contamination.
🛡️ How to prevent ticks?
- Use suitable anti-parasite pipettes or collars .
- Brush your dog after every walk.
- Avoid areas of tall grass and brush.
💡 At Noble Truffe, we also advise you to keep your dog comfortably protected , especially during the summer with suitable products and regular monitoring 🐕
✅ In summary:
- Inspect your dog regularly
- Remove ticks with a suitable tool
- Disinfect and monitor the area
- Adopt regular preventive measures
Taking care of your dog also means looking after its health on a daily basis 💚