Dog had a tick...

[Arteman]

So I googled the best way to remove it and came up with the rubbing alcohol method. I applied it for a long time and it wouldnt back out, then tried a heated tip to some tweezers and still nothing.  Tried to get as close to the head as possible and twist it out, but it broke off in her.  I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow, but wondering if anybody has any better methods for the next time this happens. There was actually two, a smaller one was attached to its underside, and was able to get it.

[bobcat]

I have a special tool, just plastic tweezers really, they're made to grab the tick and you're supposed to twist it slightly and they pull out really easy. I've never had any luck with any other method. You would probably be ok if you didn't take the dog to the vet. I've had them break off before and it never caused any serious problems.

[Arteman]

Can I get those at Petco Bobcat, I'm going to buy some stuff tomorrow to put on her to try and keep them off her, and ill look for those tweezers.  I know she will get more this shed season, last spring I alone was constantly pulling them off me when I'd get home from shed hunting.  Lol my wifes freaking that I broke it off in her, so she's going to the vet for sure.   

[BIGINNER]

Why twist?  I always just get it as close as possible and slowly pull. No twisting.

[bobcat]

Why twist?  I always just get it as close as possible and slowly pull. No twisting.

Just following the directions, that's what it says to do.

[Arteman]

Why twist?  I always just get it as close as possible and slowly pull. No twisting.

I have no idea, I was just following the instructions I read when i googled it.  Clearly didn't work out for me.

[huntnfmly]

I always heard cover the tick with vaseline it smothers them and they will back out

[bobcat]

Here's a method of removing ticks that involves twisting them:

[sled]

I have a special tool, just plastic tweezers really, they're made to grab the tick and you're supposed to twist it slightly and they pull out really easy. I've never had any luck with any other method. You would probably be ok if you didn't take the dog to the vet. I've had them break off before and it never caused any serious problems.

  our vet said if the head breaks off it will just be absorbed by the body of the dog.

[sirfunkeybut]

i HATE ticks. They creep me out beyond anything. as as side note ive read a lot of good things about that tool for removing them, though ive never used one

[BIGINNER]

Why twist?  I always just get it as close as possible and slowly pull. No twisting.

Just following the directions, that's what it says to do.

Oh. Sorry didn't realise you were talking about a special tool.  I jst use tweezers

[Arteman]

Thats cool bobcat, ill for sure look for that.  Thanks for sharing that.  And  ticks freak me out also, I was itching all over and had to go shower after that episode.  Especially after I seen that little one attached to the belly of that big fat sucker.   

[bobcat]

If you don't like ticks stay away from Klickitat County, especially in the spring.   

Oh, and the tool in that video is not what I have. My tool is almost like tweezers, but made out of plastic and doesn't have the sharp edges.

I don't remember where I got it, but probably mail order. A good place for dog stuff is www.drsfosterandsmith.com. They always had the best prices that I could find, on pretty much everything dog related.

[Arteman]

 

[7mmfan]

When I lived in E-Burg, I frequently found ticks on the dog. I always just got tweezers as close to the skin as possible and pulled straight out real slow. To my knowledge I've never had ones head break off. I've had to pull two off of me that way as well and worked fine! I have heard of those tools though and supposedly they work well.

[mr user]

In australia I got a tick in one of the worst places possible....

[bobcat]

In australia I got a tick in one of the worst places possible.  It was pretty embarrassing when my friend's parents had to remove it.  Anyway, they used tweezers, rubbing alcohol, and a lighter and it worked well.

If it was in any of he embarrassing spots that I'm thinking of, I'm not sure I'd want either the rubbing alcohol or the lighter anywhere near there!   

[Arteman]

In australia I got a tick in one of the worst places possible.  It was pretty embarrassing when my friend's parents had to remove it.  Anyway, they used tweezers, rubbing alcohol, and a lighter and it worked well.

If it was in any of he embarrassing spots that I'm thinking of, I'm not sure I'd want either the rubbing alcohol or the lighter anywhere near there!   

know a guy who was hanging his deer at his parents house when he realized he had one in one of those embarrassing spots.  His wife was there and couldnt get it out, so freaked out he told her to get his mom to help.  Funny to hear the story told.  Talk about swallowing your pride for your better good.  Don't think I could handle one being in me either, id want it out right now.   

[Fowlweather25]

Don't worry bout the vet. Chances are the dog will absorb it. If you notice in getting red or swollen in a few days or the dog gets a fever then take itto the vet.

[Arteman]

K, well with the help of all you guys I convinced the wife the dog will live so I won't be taking her to the vet, ill just keep an eye on her.    just got new orders though, got to double check to make sure there are no others.     Funny, as much hound hunting I've done ive never noticed any on the hounds.  of course they never slept on the floor at are feet indoors either.  Thanks again everybody for the advice and tips.   

[Bigshooter]

I have a special tool, just plastic tweezers really, they're made to grab the tick and you're supposed to twist it slightly and they pull out really easy. I've never had any luck with any other method. You would probably be ok if you didn't take the dog to the vet. I've had them break off before and it never caused any serious problems.

+1

Any other method than pulling them out causes them to spit in your dog or whatever it is in.  All of those wise tails are not healthy.

[Heredoggydoggy]

I had an old guy tell me one time how to get them out of me.  Get in the shower, and SLOWLY raise the water temperature flowing over them until they get uncomfortable and pull out.  Then, down the drain they go.  Tried it, and it works!  Best thing is to spray your boots and pants with the Pyrethrin type repellent a day or so before you wear them, and they won't come near and crawl up your pantlegs.  Lasts for weeks.

When i was Geocaching, there was a place to order a tick-removal tool that looked like a little measuring cup with a slot in it.  Run the v-shaped slot over the tick and slowly pull it out, head and all, and the tick ends up in the cup.  Might still be able to order from the Geocaching.com website.  Dogs might not like getting into the shower! 

[Happy Gilmore]

If you don't like ticks stay away from Klickitat County, especially in the spring.   

Oh, and the tool in that video is not what I have. My tool is almost like tweezers, but made out of plastic and doesn't have the sharp edges.

I don't remember where I got it, but probably mail order. A good place for dog stuff is www.drsfosterandsmith.com. They always had the best prices that I could find, on pretty much everything dog related.

God, the worst... Turkey hunted Dead Canyon for years.. More ticks plucked off my back after leaning against trees calling gooblers than I want to remember.. The worst is feeling them bite, right between you shoulders then, having to ride the mountain bike back to the gate about 4-5 miles.. hate ticks..

[Arteman]

Speaking of ticks...   Just got in from shed hunting and found one crawling up my shoulder!    getting to be that time of year I guess.

[jechicdr]

Definitely heating the tick up can cause it to expel substances into the host.  That ticky twister looked kind of cool.  I suspect you would not have to twist it for it to work.

[TWG2A]

Vaseline.  Many years ago I had a tick behind my ear. It had burrowed pretty deep in there and, fortunately for me, I was staying with my grandparents at the time. THey were born in the late 1800's and knew quite a bit about hunting and nearly everything else I could imagine about living, hunting and hiking in the mountains.

They simply put a little vaseline on there and it smothers the tick. The tick will then back out and you can pull it easily as soon as you see it's rearend exit the skin.  You have to be careful not to seperate it from it's head or the head will continue to burrow.

Someone else posted this earlier, so I'm confirming from my own personal experience.... and directly from some old time backwood country folk who were born in the 1800's.  Thank goodness I haven't had to deal with it since, but the memory is clear as crystal on how to get it out.

[WAcoyotehunter]

Our dogs in the midwest ALWAYS had ticks on them- just pull them off.  The dog will be fine, we've done it hundreds of times with engorged ticks and fresh ones.  Same goes for people- no need to panic over a tick- grab it and pull it- i've done it dozens of times on myself without an incident.

They will not burrow inside you- they just latch on with thier mouthparts- pull it off and give the dog a pat on the head.