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Ticks?!

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Lastqueenofscotland2 · 28/05/2023 14:44

I have two dogs who have routine flea annd tick treatment and groomed daily. In the last week EVERY time I’ve groomed one of them I’ve found a tick, not found one on the other ever.
We check them carefully when we get back from walks but I think they may be too small still as don’t find them then when grooming every morning they seem to appear! (the one that’s prone to them has a thick undercoat which isn’t helping!)

Has anyone ever had a dog that seems especially prone to them and is there a spray that works that we could douse him with before/after to get them to leave the poor chap alone?

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OpalescentFly · 29/05/2023 09:08

Our tick count is down on this time last year. Just one so far.

MissyB1 · 29/05/2023 09:37

Luckycat1 · 29/05/2023 08:54

My pup loves long grass and rolls around in it. I haven't found any ticks but also haven't been specifically looking. Where do you mostly find them on the dog? Is it more a problem in the countryside where there are sheep and/or deer? Her flea and wormer also kills ticks, but obviously not instantaneously, and she sleeps at the end of my bed 😬

Run your hands over your dog when you get back from your walk. Trying to feel under the fur , part the fur if they are long haired. Check their paws, and in between paw pads. I comb mine as well - which she hates!

Sitdowncupoftea · 31/05/2023 13:26

I live rural. Get a tick medication from your vet. Also don't forget to get a tick spray for yourself. They are disgusting but part of walks.

Luckycat1 · 31/05/2023 13:58

Thank you @MissyB1 that's really helpful, would not have thought to look between paw pads!

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