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How to remove a tick

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Joules:
As this is a question that comes up very frequently, here is a link to the O'Tom website which tells you more than you ever wanted to know about ticks and how to get rid of them.  >:(

http://www.otom.com/otom-tick-twister-instructions

http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick

Michele:

--- Quote from: Joules on May 07, 2009, 07:15:34 PM ---Mods, since we are now in tick season perhaps it might be worth having this as a sticky??

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Great idea and thanks for that Julie, I removed two from two different dogs today.  >:(

Lilly's Mum:
That is totally gross, but having never come accross these disgusting critters before, I made myself watch the whole video (through my fingers)

I do now feel that I could if I needed to remove one. However, I have just warned both doglets that it'll be more than their lifes worth to bring one into the house!!! >:( (bet Lilly does it just anyhoo  ::) )

Joules:
Yes, it is gross  :o  Best to be prepared though and so many people still think you should kill the tick while it is attached which can have nasty results.  I have removed several from my animals in the last couple of weeks and my sister inadvertantly removed one from herself and has since had suspected Lymes disease which is very unpleasant  >:(  However, once you get over the yuk factor, removing one of the little blighters can be very satisfying  ph34r

Beth:
I'm amazed that so many dog owners have never had to deal with them :huh: in the summer i remove probably one a day on average, some walks Jarvis ends up with loads. >:( Even Lucy who doesn't go anywhere gets a few every year. ::)

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