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Elizabeth
Citizen
Username: Elizabethann
Post Number: 51
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 9:28 pm: | 
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Any dogs owners with experience with soft ticks. I think it is one after I researched it on the internet but I'm not 100% sure. It is soft so it just pops blood when I try to remove it. Or maybe it's some other weird whitish bubble/blister that I've never seen in my entire dog owning life. Anyone? Thanks. |
Jersey girl
Citizen
Username: Critterlover
Post Number: 39
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 1:42 am: |
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grasp it firmly close to the head. Use a napkin or tissue to pull it out.
Not hard to do, and infinitely much improved for the pupper.
Jersey Girl |
Elizabeth
Citizen
Username: Elizabethann
Post Number: 56
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 8:14 am: |
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Jersey Girl, It's too soft and it pops. I can't grasp it... Maybe it's something else. |
Scully
Citizen
Username: Scully
Post Number: 529
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 8:55 am: |
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Veterinarian |
Calliope
Citizen
Username: Calliope
Post Number: 257
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 9:19 am: |
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Elizabeth,
Can you see the tick's head? If so,you can give it one last try by using tweezers and grasping the tick right behind the head, gently,but firmly, pull it straight out.Don't be alarmed if the head separates from the body. It will fall off. Be sure to wear latex gloves.
If you are the least bit squeamish, go to the vet without delay.
Good luck,
Calli |
Elizabeth
Citizen
Username: Elizabethann
Post Number: 57
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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Agreed. I am going to the vet since I can't figure out what it is for sure. |
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