{"id":1070,"date":"2021-06-01T16:32:48","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T16:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=1070"},"modified":"2021-06-01T16:32:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-01T16:32:48","slug":"tick-removal-101-for-your-pet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/tick-removal-101-for-your-pet\/","title":{"rendered":"Tick Removal 101 for Your Pet"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are no strangers to ticks in Northern California. Our lush landscape makes it hard to resist spending time outside, but it does come with a risk: ticks. These tiny parasites pack a large punch and can lead to significant health issues for your dog or cat that ranges from irritated skin to Rocky Mountain spotted fever. The team at <\/span>Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a> wants to help you figure out how to remove ticks before they cause any problems:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tick Spotting<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since ticks are prevalent in our area throughout the year, it is important to check over your dog or cat any time <\/span>they go outside<\/span><\/a>. Brush your hand slowly over their coat to check for any unusual bumps. If you come across any, take a closer look to see if the raised area is actually a tick that has burrowed into the skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to check every spot on your dog or cat. This includes the tail, between the toes, and even inside the ears. Ticks are crafty little creatures and they will <\/span>hitch a ride<\/span><\/a> wherever they can on your pet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tick Removal<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you know there is a tick on your pet, you can use a pair of tweezers to remove it and protect yourself with a pair of gloves. Use the following method to safely and effectively remove the tick from your pet\u2019s skin:<\/span><\/p>\n