Have you ever seen ticks? They are parasites on dogs. Some dog owners know that they live on dogs and feed on their blood. Not only does it cause serious harm to the dog's body, but it can also infect a variety of infectious diseases. So if this kind of bug is parasitic on the dog, how should we get rid of it! Next, let's go to the Animal Epidemic Prevention Station to learn more about the details. situation!

1. The dangers of ticks on dogs

Because dogs are naturally active and like to roll on the ground, they are very susceptible to tick infection. This parasite not only brings various infectious diseases, but its main source of food is to suck the blood of dogs. For dogs It is very harmful to the dog's health and growth. Parents should pay attention to whether there is such a parasite under the dog's skin when combing the dog's fur. If found, the dog must be examined for its entire body, such as ears, soles, etc. When removing ticks, do not touch them directly with your hands. If the tick is on the dog's skin, you can apply some vegetable oil to let the tick die and then pull it out. You can also use some insecticidal and anti-itching detergents in daily life. liquid to prevent your dog from getting tick infection.

2. Preventive measures against ticks on dogs

The probability of dogs being infected with ticks is very high. What are the specific prevention and treatment methods? First of all, to remove ticks, use small tweezers to clamp the tick's legs. It feels more laborious to clamp, so don't force it. Drugs can be used to anesthetize the parasites and then be removed. If the dog's skin is bitten and becomes inflamed, you can apply green ointment to relieve itching and reduce inflammation. Like many parasites, ticks are not dangerous if they are only found on the body's surface and can be removed directly. If there is an infection in the body, you must seek medical treatment promptly. If you find an infection on your body, you must go to the hospital and have it removed by a doctor, because parasites may carry other diseases, so disinfection and protection must be done during treatment.

Although ticks are small, they are quite harmful, so in daily life, we should pay special attention to avoid infection. To prevent infection, you should make a habit of combing your dog's fur regularly, checking the whole body, or regularly using pet exterminators to kill various parasites and germs on your dog. This is also a good idea. I would also like to remind everyone that all ticks must be removed. If there are residual wounds on some organs, it will cause serious infection.