Should I pull a tick off my pet?
Ticks cement themselves in position so, if they’re alive, it’s difficult to remove them without leaving the mouthparts in your pet’s skin, which
can lead to infection.
If you know the tick is dead because you’ve used a suitable product such as FRONTLINE Spot On, you should be able to remove them with a very gentle pull, preferably with tweezers. If a gentle pull doesn’t work, don’t pull harder – take your pet to the vet.
I live in the city so ticks shouldn’t be a problem, should they?
Ticks are increasingly being found in urban parks and gardens – they’re not only a rural issue.
Can ticks be harmful to humans as well as pets?
Yes, ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease to both humans and animals. Lyme disease incidence has increased more than 300%
in humans in the UK since 2000.*
When could a tick transmit a disease?
The biggest risk of disease transmission starts 48 hours after the tick attaches, when they are in the rapid engorgement stage of feeding.
What can I do to protect my pet from ticks?
Regularly use FRONTLINE Spot On throughout the year as ticks can be active even in colder months. In addition, every time your pet returns from outdoors check him or her over carefully. Ask your vet about tick prevention.
*Source: Health Protection Agency.