The first step is figuring out whether or not you need treatment for your dog.
In order to make that decision, you’ll want to figure out what kind of tick it is.
All ticks carry diseases, but some are much more serious than others.
Some dog breeds have an increased risk of contracting Lyme disease from certain types of ticks; so if your breed falls into this category, then you should take extra care to remove the tick.
If you’re not sure what kind of ticks your dog has, then it’s best to consult a veterinarian for advice on how and when treatment should be administered – but if there are no symptoms yet or they don’t seem too serious (your pup is acting normal), here’s some general information about removing them:
Ticks can only feed once before falling off their host; so as soon after finding one on your dog, you should get rid of it by using tweezers with sharp points at each end in order pull gently upwards until the tick is removed.
Don’t squeeze the tick and make sure that you pull all of it out.