Collars, liquid or powdered substances: there are different products to get rid of ticks and better protect your dog. Overview.
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Parasites are a real nuisance for dogs and their masters. To protect your dog from tick bitesremember to treat it regularly.
Tick treatments
For this, you have the choice between necklaces and different products liquids or powder… Be aware that drops or sprays are quite practical, since they only require a application monthly. Some even remain effective after a few swims. In any case, do not forget to also treat the environment of your four-legged friend. Indeed, if you forget his basket, the treatment will be useless!
Even remember to sanitize the places where your pet likes to spend time: the carpetscarpets… Use a suitable diffuser for this, which will allow you to treat large surfaces in one go to avoid ticks.
How to remove a tick from your dog?
If, despite all your precautions, you find a tick on your dog, it must be removed. Use a tick puller (which you can find in pet stores, pharmacies or from your veterinary) in order to completely remove the tick, without hurting your animal or leaving the head in its skin, with the risk of infection or training of a abscess.
Source : I train my dog in a weekendby Isabelle Collin, wildlife author, First editions, 157 pages.
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