Depending on the tick, a bite can lead to anything from minor irritation to Lyme disease. ... Ticks tend to prefer warm, moist spots, such as your dog's ears, eye area, collar, legs, toes, and tail.

To keep your dog from being bitten by a tick, you can take these precautions, according to the Humane Society: Use a flea comb to groom your pet. Vacuum regularly, and promptly dispose of the bags.

If you find a tick, it’s important to remove them properly to prevent infection. Do not attempt to burn the tick and avoid ...

Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Ticks pose a significant threat to pets, transmitting diseases like Lyme disease. Regular checks, especially around ears and ...

How to prevent tick bites in your dogs in spring, ... It's good practice to run your hands over their body, making sure to focus on areas like their head and ears, belly, ...

The tick likes dogs but will bite people, too. ... If your pet shows signs of ear discomfort and you live in a rural area, it’s worth checking for this one. Show comments.

As for dog ticks, which are common tick species in the U.S., they “occasionally but not commonly like to get in the ear,” Walker says. “Usually it will attach at the base of the scalp, or on ...

Ticks are already prevalent in the woods in Lorain County. However, health officials now report that another species of tick has migrated to the area, bringing the threat of Lyme disease with it.