Dog Health Treatment & Advice : Removing a Tick From a Pet
Posted on April 19th, 2010 by admin
Removing a tick from a pet requires grabbing the tick by the head, using fingers or tweezers, and pulling it out firmly, careful not to separate the body from the head. Treat a pet with flea and tick prevention, as ticks can spread to humans, with health information from a veterinarian in this free video on pet care.
Expert: Dr. Aimee Beger
Bio: Dr. Aimee Beger works for McClintock Animal Care Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Filmmaker: Ryan Quinn
Duration : 0:1:40
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