Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 08:07:36 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2012, 08:13:09 PM
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 08:23:10 PM
Post by: BIGINNER on February 23, 2012, 08:26:08 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2012, 08:27:35 PM
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.
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
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.
Post by: huntnfmly on February 23, 2012, 08:32:43 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2012, 08:33:35 PM
Post by: sled on February 23, 2012, 08:35:51 PM
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.
Post by: sirfunkeybut on February 23, 2012, 08:37:23 PM
Post by: BIGINNER on February 23, 2012, 08:42:58 PM
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
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 09:30:16 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2012, 09:33:55 PM
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.
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 09:38:21 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on February 23, 2012, 09:59:11 PM
Post by: mr user on February 23, 2012, 10:02:52 PM
Post by: bobcat on February 23, 2012, 10:05:46 PM
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! :o
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 10:30:18 PM
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. :chuckle: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! :o
Post by: Fowlweather25 on February 23, 2012, 10:42:45 PM
Post by: Arteman on February 23, 2012, 11:19:58 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 23, 2012, 11:23:51 PM
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.
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on February 23, 2012, 11:46:16 PM
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! :chuckle:
Post by: Happy Gilmore on February 23, 2012, 11:54:39 PM
If you don't like ticks stay away from Klickitat County, especially in the spring. :yike:
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..
Post by: Arteman on February 24, 2012, 08:13:45 PM
Post by: jechicdr on February 24, 2012, 09:35:08 PM
Post by: TWG2A on February 24, 2012, 09:45:59 PM
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.
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on February 27, 2012, 08:24:30 PM
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.