In this video, Instructor Shannon will show you how to take a tick off your dog. There are many different parasites that can pose a threat to your pet. Fleas, ticks, and lice, to name a few. All are blood feasting and all transmit disease. Fleas can transfer viral and bacterial disease to both humans and dogs. Ticks can cause all sorts of illness including Lyme, Ehrlichia, Anaplasma and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Even if no diseases are transmitted, parasites can turn into infestations, both on the dog and in the house, in no time. There are commercial products you can buy that help you remove ticks. We'll use one of these tick removal products in today's video.
Alternatively, you can use a pair of tweezers to pull the tick out. The goal is to remove the tick fully intact and not leave its head in your dog's skin. Squeeze the tweezers on the tick as close to the skin as you can and remove by applying gentle pressure straight up. Do not turn the tweezers as this may cause the head to remain in the dog. This can cause irritation or infection. Be aware of any method that may cause the tick to regurgitate before releasing – things like rubbing it with cotton or applying soap work, but these methods will often result in the tick regurgitating before letting go and emptying toxins back into the dog.
If you don't initially get all of the tick out, don't try to dig it out. This can actually increase the likelihood of infection. Instead, watch the area closely for signs of infection (rash or irritation) and let your dog's body naturally expel the foreign object. If you see signs of rash, irritation or your dog develops a fever, see your vet immediately.
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Akemi F
More cute Ned videos please!!! Thank you for the info as I thought twisting was the way to remove a tick. 😊
McCann Dog Training
Glad you found it helpful, Akemi! I thought that too. After doing some research on Canadian government health websites, the danger of twisting is that there is a greater likelihood of separating the tick’s head. Gentle, steady pressure up and away from the dog is suggested as the tick is more likely to stay intact as its removed. Thanks for watching! ~Ken
Alvaro aka Tico
McCann Dog Training What happens if the head remains embedded at the entrance site?
Victor Hernandez
Alvaro aka Tico I am also interested in that
Avivamae
I’d suggest for all dog owner to have a tick removal tool. I live in an area that I don’t expect ticks and I’ve still found a few on my dog over the years. Also Ned is a gorgeous dog!
McCann Dog Training
That’s a great suggestion, Avivamae! It’s always a good idea to be prepared for these kinds of unexpected situations. Thanks for watching! ~Ken
Sam Fitz
Had my dog 10 and a half years in Dublin, ireland and today I found his “fur” st tick
Confetti Tour
My dog has a tick coller that stopped ticks but sometimes they do get an but it’s such a AMAZING dog!!!
Zay
@Sam Fitz nice pun
Wood Stream
I bought a kit just in case.
McCann Dog Training
I hope this didn’t give anyone else “phantom itches” while watching this 😉 If you’d like to learn about a systematic approach to checking your dog for ticks and learn about some of the places that ticks try to hide on your dog, then this playlist is for you: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7BBgLulherke0zHdTVBejKixVN1Y4KFk
Thanks for watching! ~Ken
Mary Pramila
@jahzara just pull it off there will be blood but that fine it’s just a dot it’s for her own good
Juan Avina
@jahzara skc
Maria Tereza Xavier de Sousa
Rômulo
fat potato
I just remove them with my hands
The Organized Soprano
OMG so timely! We pulled 2 ticks off of Clover a few weeks ago. They had only been on there a couple of hours and weren’t engorged, but we were traumatized nonetheless. I found one BETWEEN the little furry toes! CHECK EVERYWHERE!
scully
Oh god it must take ages to check every inch of your dog every time you go out?! 🙁
The Organized Soprano
@scully Honestly, I don’t really do it every time but if he’s run through any grass, I’m definitely combing through every inch of fur
Donna Winkler
In my area you basically only get ticks if you spend to much time in the forest but there is like a small chance of getting a tick from you being inside
Falasteen Alnamrouti
@affectivity is the pup ok
Rodolfo Quitalig
Me :i am 9 and have taken alot since my youngest pups were born
Bug Catcher
Just found one on my dog the first time in 9 years. Didn’t panic. We carefully with a pair of tweezers removed the tick. You gave me some great ideas for aftercare, thanks! Still scary though!
juju
did you test your dog for Lyme disease? Im really scared !!
Jules Rules
Thank you so much! Hubby noticed something on our Lhasa-poos head between her eyes. He thought it was a tumor and I thought tick. After googling and determined it was a tick I watched your video. I used tweezers and slowly pulled like you said and two times and pop out it came. Put it in a zip lock and yes he was all intact legs moving! My dog is very patient and it’s like they know you are trying to help them! This mama and her 12-year old dog are going to sleep well tonight! And yeah they are creepy and gross but I kept saying get out of my dog! God bless you!
McCann Dog Training
So glad you found it early, Jules! Thanks for watching ~Ken
Marta Bergen
Thanks for uploading this! So much information in just 6 minutes, all of it valuable.
Ray
Thank you so very much, I was terrified that I’d hurt her or remove it wrong and watching you doing it really helped me. Thank you.
McCann Dog Training
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching ~Ken
Alen Lovrić
Its easy to remove a tick, since your dog is so calm while removing it. (Tips & tricks in comments below)
Alen Lovrić
@David browny Brown no
El Duderino
@Heather M I put it in paper and light it on fire picturing it screaming in agony
I have a deep rooted hatred for ticks.
DEB ⚡
@Alen Lovrić I usually remove ticks without any oil or stuff I remove 3-4 from my puppy previously, While I was bathing my puppy I saw 2 ticks, now is using ticks shampoo cause ticks to vomit inside dog body? Is it safe to remove ticks using tick shampoo?
NEON KUE
Yea, I have a Chihuahua Rat Terrier. Nuff said.
Alen Lovrić
@DEB ⚡ If the shampoo is made for ticks, your puupy probably isn’t in danger he get’s any vomit from the tick. I don’t know, I’ve never used such a shampoo.
Lays PYC
Trust me I’m grossed out, but I like dogs being helped so here I am
Sara Showkat
seriously me too
Sarbottam Chowdhury
Trust me I feel like vomiting throughout the day this toke has being creeping me
Last day my street pup had one
Now I see three
It’s nightmare for me
A S
That’s sweet
abadeedee
Haha same I’m preparing for my future golden while my family (including me) are cleaning up our SUPER messy house
Mike Stout
Awesome advice! I had a dog tick in my red heeler near the same spot. I took a deep breath and told Sydney we got this! It came out just like yours, head and all. Thank you for this video!
Adilene Castillo
Thank you soooo much!!! This video was soooo helpful!! We adopted a dog 4 months ago and I just discover a tick. I was grossed out. But I hold my dog while my husband removed it. No vet trips necessary this time, thanks to you.
Henry Gills
Hello how are you doing
Adilene Castillo
@Henry Gills so far, so good. We gave our dog a preventive treatment and we haven’t had any more issues ❤️
Michael Dennis
This video was super helpful! Found a tick on my Cane Corso Mamba and literally followed your video to the “t” and was able to remove the entire tick with the head still intact. Of course, following up with a vet visit but truly appreciate you taking the time to record this. We may have a few “phantom itches” for the next few weeks but Mamba is certainly tick-free.
Dave Gilman
Fab advice, we got our first tick today and following the video got it off with the head attached! Great instructions as always McCann Dog Training 👍🐶
Sam A
You’re braver than me, holding that tick your hand.. I’d be scared of the little sucker grabbing onto me! Great video though… it helped a lot because I’m living in an area with ticks and I need to learn how to remove them in case my little buddy gets one.
Cheryl Lavoie
That is one patient dog!! I love how the dog wants to see what was pulled off of him.
Galaxy Dog Training
If you have a local groomers take your tick tool they are usually more than happy to pull it out for your dog less stress for first timers!! 🙂
Sota Harsh
I hated doing this but it needed to be done, made me a lot more confident after watching you thanks!
valyum333
Thank you ! I have safely removed my first tick on my dog, i didnt twist it, im happy i followed this video, simple and easy. I got this little tool at pet store, i bought different sizes for next time. Sending virtual hugs and thank you 🙂
Swordman915
Thank you. Very helpful on removing a tick for beginners