{"id":46178,"date":"2021-08-13T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=46178"},"modified":"2021-07-28T18:22:15","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T10:22:15","slug":"remove-ticks-on-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/remove-ticks-on-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Effective Ways To Remove And Prevent Ticks On Your Dog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ugh, ticks. As much as we despise these revolting pests, they\u2019re unfortunately a part of life for dogs everywhere, especially those that spend much of their time outdoors. <\/span>Ticks on dogs<\/span> are not only a creepy sight, they are also the cause of many parasitic diseases, some of which are deadly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what can we do when ticks attack our furry friends, and what can we possibly do to prevent that from happening in the first place? Read more as we go through practical tick prevention measures as well as the methods to effectively get rid of ticks.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is A Tick?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s hard to pinpoint what a tick is because there are more than 900 species of these parasitic arachnids. Going by classification, two main tick types are most common: Hard and soft-bodied. Ticks are littered across the world, but they mostly thrive in warm and humid environments, like Malaysia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on their geographical location and species type, ticks can be carriers of diseases. The ones that dogs get caught with are commonly Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. All of these have serious health consequences, resulting in death if untreated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How To Remove <\/span>Ticks On Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The key to removing <\/span>ticks on dogs<\/span> is promptness. If possible, ticks should be removed within 24 to 36 hours after a bite. If you frequently bring your dog out for walks, then you should check them often. Otherwise, check them after they\u2019ve been out and about. Here\u2019s how to manually remove ticks using a <\/span>tweezer<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n