How to Remove a Tick
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If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it
transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are much less. The
illustrations show how to remove a tick properly. Use fine-point
tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull
gently. Avoid squeezing the body of the tick. Clean the site of
the bite, your hands and the tweezers with disinfectant. You may
want to wear protective gloves.
You also may want to place the tick in a small container, like
a pill container, and bring it to your vet for identification.
Never use a burned match, petroleum jelly, or nail polish to try
to remove ticks. These methods are ineffective.
-L.B.
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