Dogs frequently have hair grow inside their ears. Learn how to remove ear hair from dogs in this free pet care video about grooming a long haired dog.
Expert: Marie Jackson
Contact: www.bubblesandbowsmobilegrooming.com
Bio: Marie Jackson owns and operates Bubbles and Bows Mobile Pet Spa. She has twenty years experience in pet grooming.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
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My dog has a tick on his tounge. We tried getting it with tweezers but he wont hold still.
We tried to get it out we cant he has frontline but does that not work for his mouth?
No,frontline will not help his tongue,no dog will sit still with you messing with their tongue,they will gag with your hand in there.Go to the vet and let them give him a mild sedative,it will be off in no time.Also,try to remain calm so your pet can calm down,you freak out,so will your pet..
I would have your dog examined by a vet
It could be that when you removed the tick you hadn’t gone the whole thing..its head may be embedded in his skin which will need to be removed by the vet, if an infection has not occurred already it certainly could be festering now and be seriously infected soon.
I would also have your dog checked for lyme disease
Dog picked a few ticks while away with parents, i improvised and made the remover myself lol heres how it went.
Took me a while to get a good shot, hold webcam, hold the remover and hold the skin and part the hair, pretty hard with only two hands lol
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My cat had a tick and I’m not sure if I got the whole thing off.
What does it look like if you removed the whole thing (head included)? And could there still be a piece embedded inside the skin.
Does it look like it wasn’t the whole tick?
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There are several ways to remove the tick from your dog. You can try pulling gently on the tick until the head releases from the dog. This does not always work well. You may want to use a tweezers when you do this to ensure that the tick does not bite you. Oftentimes the tick persistently holds on and when you finally pull hard enough, the body of the tick frees up in your fingers while the head remains firmly embedded in the skin. This often causes inflammation and a small red bump to appear at the original site of the tick bite. Because of the threat of Lyme disease, it is important to remove the tick before it has been embedded for 24 hours. This will help in with preventing Lyme disease from infecting a dog. Visit http://www.dogandcatvitamins.com for more info
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theres a tick on my dogs ear and i need information on how to remove it…please tell me how to remove it..
Tick Removal
Tick’s mouthparts have reverse harpoon-like barbs, designed to penetrate and attach to skin. Ticks secrete a cement-like substance that helps them adhere firmly to the host. If you find that you or your pet has been bitten by a tick, it is important to remove it properly.
Tick Removal Procedure:
1) Use fine-point tweezers to grasp the tick at the place of attachment, as close to the skin as possible.
2) Gently pull the tick straight out.
3) Place the tick in a small vial labeled with the victim’s name, address and the date.
4) Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers and bite site.
5) Mark your calendar with the victim’s name, place of tick attachment on the body, and general health at the time.
6) Call your doctor to determine if treatment is warranted.
7) Watch the tick-bite site and your general health for signs or symptoms of a tick-borne illness. Make sure you mark any changes in your health status on your calendar.
If possible, have the tick identified/tested by a lab, your local health department, or veterinarian.
If the mouthparts break off in the skin – should I dig them out?
We have heard two competing opinions about this.
One viewpoint states that the mouthparts can cause a secondary infection, and should be removed as if it was a splinter.
Another viewpoint was shared with us by a pediatrician in a hyperendemic area. He states that parents can do more harm by trying to hold down a child and dig out the mouthparts with a needle. He instructs his families to leave the mouthparts, and that they will come out on their own as the skin sloughs off.
CAUTIONS:
* Children should be taught to seek adult help for tick removal.
* If you must remove the tick with your fingers, use a tissue or leaf to avoid contact with infected tick fluids.
* Do not prick, crush or burn the tick as it may release infected fluids or tissue.
* Do not try to smother the tick (e.g. petroleum jelly, nail polish) as the tick has enough oxygen to complete the feeding.
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I don’t know how long it had been there. It was pretty big when I found it. I want to know if there is something I should be taking now to avoid Lyme Disease.
Do you live in an area where Lyme’s Disease is prevelant? Was it a deer tick? If so, then there isn’t really any preventative measures. Just watch for a red bulls eye rash which is usually on the trunk of your body or upper arms/legs. Also, watch for a fever and aches and pains mostly in your joints. If you notice those, get the the doctor ASAP. They will put you on an antibiotic. The sooner it is treated, the less lasting effect it will have on you. If you don’t notice any signs after about 6 weeks, you can have a blood test done to look for antiobodies if you want. Otherwise, chances are super slim that you have it.
Thanks for everyones advice. Since my husband is at work, I went to my neighbors and he picked it off as I held my dog. I am going to get Frontline or Advantix tomorrow! My husband sprayed our yard last week, but the ticks are horrible this year. Thanks again!
THE BEST THING TO DO IS HOLD HIM DOWN AS BEST AS U CAN AND PULL IT OFF MAKE SURE U GET THE HEAD OF THE TICK AND CUT IT IN HALF OR BURN IT OR FLUSH IT. MYSELF I LIKE TO BURN THEM TO MAKE SURE THE LITTLE BASTARDS ARE DEAD. MY BROTHER HAS A 6 MONTH OLD BULL MASTIFF WEIGHTS 128 LBS AND I’M 5 FEET AND ABOUT 120 LBS AND U SHOULD HAVE SEEN ME TRYING TO GET 2 TICKS OFF OF HIM AND THIS DOG DOES NOT LIKE TO HOLD STILL EITHER. BUT IF U GOT THE WILL POWER U WILL GET IT. U DON’T WANT HIM TO END UP W/ ROCKY SPOTTED MT FEVER.
We found a tick on Sirius near his “boy bits” and had to remove it. Unfortunately, it looked like we left a piece and he started licking and gnawing at it. To be safe I called in late to work to take him to the vet to get it checked out.
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