Online Pest Control How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs Without Harming Them

Harming Them

to be eaten alive by ticks, do something about it.

on your dog’s blood. However, there are 2 main species

of ticks that are prone to invade your dog’s personal space. These include the Brown Dog Tick and the Paralysis Tick. For a list of ticks that may affect your dogs, here’s a list we recommend.

Main Ticks Affecting Dogs

getting rid of ticks. Depending on the history of your

dog, you may want to choose one or a combination.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

month, that kills ticks and fleas alike. These oral medications

are easily administered and there’s no need to worry about your dog coming in close contact with your children.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Oral Medications

especially when highly active outdoors. Once your dogs have ticks,

you can use medicated shampoos with the right ingredients to kill ticks. Though this method takes a lot of work to protect your animal, it’s cost-effective. Especially during tick season, try to repeat shampooing at least every 2 weeks. Note: Shampooing does not linger as long as oral medications.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Shampoos

pet store, or online. Spot-on medications are very efficient, but

be careful which medication is chosen. It’s always shrewd to read labels.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Spot-on Treatments

dog’s fur, either with the aid of a sponge or

by simply pouring over the animal. Nursing, pregnant pets, or pups (under 4 months) should not be treated with tick dips as the chemical is rather potent.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Tick Dips

on to your dogs, try tick collars. Once the tick collar

contacts your dog’s skin, it’ll release the chemicals. While tick collars work as preventatives, they only protect the dog’s neck and head. It’s best to supplement this method with another. When applying the collar, ensure to leave enough room to prevent suffocation and discomfort. Since allergic reactions to collars aren’t uncommon, ensure to maintain vigilance to spot any.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Tick Collars

While tick sprays kill tick instantly, it also provides residual

protection. If you’re using shampoos and tick dips on your dogs, tick sprays can be utilized in-between.

Thinking about spending time outdoors or near wooded areas? Tick sprays are effective and immediate for this purpose. However, word of precaution, when using sprays, be careful how applied, and keep away from dog’s face. Best practice includes keeping this product away from other animals in the home.

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Tick Sprays

only is this medication effective in killing ticks, but it

also repels them. As a precautionary measure, be sure that the powder you’re using is labelled for use on dogs. The age of your animal should also be specified. Tick powders can also be double-hitters, as some do kill fleas (ensure this is highlighted on the labeling).

How to Get Rid of Ticks on Dogs

Tick Powders

take care of you. As ticks do affect humans, exercise

precaution to ensure they do not transfer from the dog and unto you.

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