Things You'll Need
- Tweezers
- Warm water
- Soap
- Alcohol
Instructions
Grasp the tick as close to your animal's skin as possible with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers. If you don't have tweezers, use tissue or cloth to create a barrier between your hand and the tick.
Pull the tick away from your animal with a steady motion. Don't twist or turn the tweezers, which could break the tick. The tick's body can sometimes become detached from the mouth. If that happens, don't worry, the tick can no longer transmit bacteria when the mouth is removed from the rest of the body.
Throw the dead tick away, flush it down the toilet or place it in a small vial of alcohol if you want to have it identified.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Clean the area on your animal around the removed tick with soap and warm water or rubbing alcohol.