dog ticks

fernandovargas

hi
my sister found 2 ticks on her dog, he does play with my dog and i was wondering if its probable that my dog now has them, iv looked as best to see if i could find any and have not seen any but he does have quite long hair

adser53

it depends on where her dog picked them up. your lad wouldn't catch them from your sisters dog like fleas but if they were both playing in a tick heavy area, like long grass, your lad might have picked one up too. was her dog out anywhere like a forest or anything were he might've picked them up? they are very hard to see in long haired dogs until they start to fill with blood and get bigger

fernandovargas

she had him in local woods and the river beside it

adser53

I'd say that's were her dog got them so I wouldn't worry about your fella but do keep checking him just in case

fernandovargas

will do thanks il keep good eye on it

anniehoo

It is possible that he could have one or a few, but the chances are slim if he hasnt been playing in the same area as your sisters dog. Theyre very hard to find when they first latch on as theyre tiny but get larger as they continue to feed.

If you're worried get some Frontline and treat him now.

fernandovargas

cheers can i get that in any vets??

anniehoo

Yep most vets should stock it...

Graces7

They fall off in three days anyways...