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How to Check Your Pet for Ticks

How to Check Your Pet for Ticks

Check your pet for ticks every day, especially after they spend time outdoors.

Run your fingers through your pet’s fur with gentle pressure to feel for any small bumps.
Looks for ticks in the following areas:
In and around the ears
Around the eyelids
Under the collar
Under the front legs
Between the back legs
Between the toes
Around the tail
Ticks can carry diseases that can make people and pets sick. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible. Ask your veterinarian about ways to keep ticks off your pets!