Removing a tick found on your dog is essential to preventing disease in your pet. Ticks are carriers of multiple diseases, including Lyme disease, according to Pets First. Treatment can be safely done at home.
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Combing
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Remove ticks with tweezers. Comb your dog's hair and use a pair of tweezers to remove any visible ticks. Grasp the tick by its head to remove it.
Antiseptic
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Apply antiseptic ointment to the affected site if you use tweezers to prevent an infection from developing.
Cotton and Soap
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Use cotton and soap. Douse a cotton ball in liquid soap and apply the cotton to your dog's tick. Leave the ball on for 15 seconds. The tick will fall off, and you can remove the tick with a tissue.
Shampoos
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Use pet shampoos. Use a tick shampoo to clear your dog's fur of ticks.
Caution
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Read shampoo labels. Be cautious of shampoos containing pyrethrin or permethrin, as they can cause side effects if you use too much.
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