My dog had ticks removed, no symptoms. What to do after a tick bite?

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My dog is up too date with her shots, however I just found 2 ticks on her. Not sure how long they were on her but one was much bigger than the other. She hasn't been showing any symptoms I have removed the ticks, but what should I do next? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 3 days old | 40 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry Summer had ticks on her! If one was bigger than the other, then that meant that it did feed. Removing the ticks was exactly the right idea, and for now, I would keep any eye on the spots where you found the ticks. A small red bump may develop, but that should go away in a few weeks. If it doesn't go away or becomes larger, then Summer will need to see a vet. You can clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. As I'm sure you are aware, dogs can get diseases from ticks such as Lyme disease, but it can take weeks to months for those symptoms to appear. Again monitor her, and if she become very lethargic, starts limping, and/or has swollen and painful joints I would have her seen by a vet. Luckily Lyme disease can be treated with doxycycline. In the future, I would put Summer on a topical medication that also kills ticks such as Revolution. Good luck, I hope this helps!

My dog had ticks removed, no symptoms. What to do after a tick bite?

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