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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Nicola81 on August 08, 2012, 08:27:38 PM
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Help! I'm freaking out!! Just bathed Dexter and found this in his ear.....
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Is this a tick? Dex is our first doglet and we are not sure what they look like!! ph34r
What should I do if it is a tick? We don't have one of those tick remover things and I know I shouldn't just pull it out. Will he be Ok till the vets open tomorrow?
I have some Fipronil in, which is his flea and tick treatment, so will give him a dose tonight!
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It certainly looks like an evil tick to me >:D
I always use an O'Tom but have a look at the sticky thread as I am sure that there will be something on there to help you to get rid of the blighter ;)
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yep..thats definitely a tick :020:
personally, I don't have a tick remover either....I just take a piece of tissue hold the tick firmly and pull it quickly, this should remove the head as well (you'll be able to see it moving if you have got it all out)
If you don't fancy doing this then it will be perfectly fine to leave until tomorrow if you want the vet to do it
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Yes, that's a tick. Don't panic. If you're feeling brave and have short fingernails, you can pinch it between thumbnail and fingernail right at the bit where it's joined to the ear, give a little twist as you pull sharply and nip it out.
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It's a tick!! :fear2: I can't go near the things :020: job for hubby :005:
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Yep bleeding little blighters >:D
I use an o Tom very effective tool .
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I'm all on edge and can't stop scratching myself. I can't do it myself and nobody else is brave enough - we are all feeling a little bit :020: I have already ordered an O'Tom for future :fear2:
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Aww poor Dexter, just shows how it can happen , hope Dexter is ok and it comes out ok Nicola.
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Don't worry about you they don't like us that much . It's the poor dog it's feeding on . >:(
I don't like doing it either but over the years you wil get used to it . It's good you found it always best to check them over every day anyway .
You will need to get a bit of a stronger stomach as doing it yourself in future will be safe , easy and a lot less money than the vets. :005:
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It does look like a tick.Please do not attempt to remove it yourself unless using an O TOM.
An unsuccessful attempt at removal could leave the ticks head or mouth parts stuck in your dogs skin not to mention if the tick regurgiates which could lead to infection and worse.
I think a trip to the vet is your best bet. ;)
Don't worry about you they don't like us that much . It's the poor dog it's feeding on . >:(
Actually they do like us,there was a COL'er that had one near her nether regions once :005:
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Thanks everybody - I LOVE this website! You are all little superstars! :clapping:
Will be ringing the vets in the morning! Annoying thing is we were only there with him at 5pm tonight for his worming tablet! If only I had noticed it a couple of hours earlier :buttkick:
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Yes looks like a tick, I am the most squeamish person I know, all ypu have to do is take a deep breath....easier said than done, they do like us, but once it's fed, which it looks to have done it won't bother you, I think if I remember correctly they only feed once or twice a year, if iam wrong am sure someone let you know. I would leave it until you get an o tom and take him tomorrow to the vets.
I give selby Billy no mates, and touch wood he has not had any this year so far.....don't know if I should have said that....temptin fate >:D
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Thanks everybody - I LOVE this website! You are all little superstars! :clapping:
Will be ringing the vets in the morning! Annoying thing is we were only there with him at 5pm tonight for his worming tablet! If only I had noticed it a couple of hours earlier :buttkick:
I've got an O'tom if you want to nip to Ayton for it??
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Thanks everybody - I LOVE this website! You are all little superstars! :clapping:
Will be ringing the vets in the morning! Annoying thing is we were only there with him at 5pm tonight for his worming tablet! If only I had noticed it a couple of hours earlier :buttkick:
You not got any doggy friends near you or even try your local pet shop - will save you a vet bill ;) If I was near you I would do it for a cup of coffee ;)
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The vet might sell the O'Tom. That's where I got mine and if you feel brave enough to tackle i yourself, it would save you the consult fee. They are incredibly easy to remove with the OTom so don't worry.
They really aren't fussed, people taste just as yummy as doglets. I've had 3 on me at different times. :fear2:
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Thanks everybody - I LOVE this website! You are all little superstars! :clapping:
Will be ringing the vets in the morning! Annoying thing is we were only there with him at 5pm tonight for his worming tablet! If only I had noticed it a couple of hours earlier :buttkick:
I've got an O'tom if you want to nip to Ayton for it??
Would that be OK if we did nip over?
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It does look like a tick.Please do not attempt to remove it yourself unless using an O TOM.
An unsuccessful attempt at removal could leave the ticks head or mouth parts stuck in your dogs skin not to mention if the tick regurgiates which could lead to infection and worse.
I think a trip to the vet is your best bet. ;)
Don't worry about you they don't like us that much . It's the poor dog it's feeding on . >:(
Actually they do like us,there was a COL'er that had one near her nether regions once :005:
Ow poor person sounds very uncomfortable , thankfully if they get a choice they prefer dogs
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yes fine, I will pm my address :D
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Hee hee this thread is really making me giggle- I started one almost exactly the same and was saved by Theresa.
Give it a few encounters and you will be a realy pro with the o'tom and moving on to posting in threads with you 'worst tick' stories. I am not the COL'er referred to earlier in this thread but I did gain a 3rd nipple last summer when a tick latched onto me instead of the dogs :020:
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Yup, it's a tick. When you get your OTom tick remover, here's a little video showing you how to use it properly. Don't pull-twist!
http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick
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It does look like a tick.Please do not attempt to remove it yourself unless using an O TOM.
An unsuccessful attempt at removal could leave the ticks head or mouth parts stuck in your dogs skin not to mention if the tick regurgiates which could lead to infection and worse.
I think a trip to the vet is your best bet. ;)
Don't worry about you they don't like us that much . It's the poor dog it's feeding on . >:(
Actually they do like us,there was a COL'er that had one near her nether regions once :005:
Ow poor person sounds very uncomfortable ,thankfully if they get a choice they prefer dogs
Not so,they ignored the COL'ers dog and obviously preferred her,and for those of you who remember......poor sue :005:
I just think it's because dogs are closer to the ground and undergrowth and easier to attach to, though that makes the mind boggle how Sue got hers :011:
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It's a tick!! :fear2: I can't go near the things :020: job for hubby :005:
Or girls at the Vets, it's really good practice for them :005: :005:
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Dexter is tick free :011:
Thank you so much to Wendy and her Daughter who did the deed for us :clapping: !! Poor little man yelped and it did take 3 of us to hold him down but the tick is no more!!!
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Dexter is tick free :011:
Thank you so much to Wendy and her Daughter who did the deed for us :clapping: !! Poor little man yelped and it did take 3 of us to hold him down but the tick is no more!!!
So glad..well done Wendy & co xx
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I have to take a tick off my dogs most days at this time of year and that's despite Frontline and Billy No Mates! I think tick removal is an essential skill for dog owners, especially if you live in the country. Fortunately the wee horrors don't like me but my friend seems to attract them and has to take necessary precautions. I've read that they prefer people with type O blood :dunno:
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Get yourself an o-tom today, and don't risk leaving any of the head parts behind ;)
Ticks will still attach using Fipronil - they will eventually die once attached but they have to attach first.
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Pets at home sell tick removers as do my vets (so yours might), it'll be cheaper than making an appointment anyway. Good luck
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Glad that Dexter is tick free now, well done Wendy, thats the beauty of this site :D
I have a two pack of tom o twister ready , bought them in from amazon just in case.
Or that any local COL like yourself Nicola might call on me in their our of need :lol2:
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Glad that Dexter is tick free now, well done Wendy, thats the beauty of this site :D
I have a two pack of tom o twister ready , bought them in from amazon just in case.
Or that any local COL like yourself Nicola might call on me in their our of need :lol2:
Wendy and her Daughter are my heros!!!!! I have ordered an O'Tom from Amazon and it will be with me tomorrow so we are armed and ready!!! I can't believe I hadn't already bought one in as I have everything for him! :doh:
Thanks for everybodys help and advice - you all rock :clapping:
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Glad that Dexter is tick free now, well done Wendy, thats the beauty of this site :D
I have a two pack of tom o twister ready , bought them in from amazon just in case.
Or that any local COL like yourself Nicola might call on me in their our of need :lol2:
Wendy and her Daughter are my heros!!!!! I have ordered an O'Tom from Amazon and it will be with me tomorrow so we are armed and ready!!! I can't believe I hadn't already bought one in as I have everything for him! :doh:
Thanks for everybodys help and advice - you all rock :clapping:
I bought one but thankfully I've never used it. I also carry alergy tablets around in my bag as well just in case (OTT yes) - I in fairness only have them in my bag as I carried them around when we were on hols as we had no idea where we were (I did have a local vets number too :)).
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Glad that Dexter is tick free now, well done Wendy, thats the beauty of this site :D
I have a two pack of tom o twister ready , bought them in from amazon just in case.
Or that any local COL like yourself Nicola might call on me in their our of need :lol2:
Wendy and her Daughter are my heros!!!!! I have ordered an O'Tom from Amazon and it will be with me tomorrow so we are armed and ready!!! I can't believe I hadn't already bought one in as I have everything for him! :doh:
Thanks for everybodys help and advice - you all rock :clapping:
Glad to be of help, I can't abide the things :fear2: :020:
the O'toms are worth their worth in Gold :003: I buy mine from bada uk which is the Lymes disease charity (via ebay)
I have even sent 2 sets to Paxos for the Greek tortoises there as they get loads of the blighters >:D