How to check your dog for ticks?

Check your dog for ticks every day, especially during tick season: spring, summer and fall, or year-round in warmer climates. Brush your fingers through their fur applying enough pressure to feel any small bumps. Be sure to check between your dog's toes, behind ears, under armpits and around the tail and head, too. read more

To protect your dog from tick-borne disease, it’s important you know where to be checking for ticks, and how often. I decided to reach out to Dr. Mike Paul, who gave me some excellent tips that I share in the video below. read more

Infection can occur after 24 hours, so if you find a tick on your dog, remove it right away. Always wear rubber gloves to protect yourself from possible injury or infection. Grasp the tick very close to the skin with a pair of fine-tipped tweezers. read more

Check the legs. To start checking your dog for ticks, start at the right front leg. Start at the paw, checking between the toes, on the underside of his paw, and between the pads of his feet. Make your way up his leg, checking around the whole leg before moving up. Last, slide your hand along the armpit and around the shoulder. read more