How do I remove ticks from 4-week-old stray puppy paws safely?

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I take care of some stray pups and they are 4 weeks old. They have got picks on their paws. How do I treat them . Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 3 days old | 1lb

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am assuming you mistyped and they have ticks on their paws? Unfortunately there are no tick products labeled for a dog this young. Revolution is labeled for 6 weeks which is the youngest product I am aware of. This means removal of the ticks will need to be mechanical- you or your vet will need to pull the ticks off. You want to grasp them as close to the skin as possible and then gently but firmly pull. You can use tweezers or a small hemostat to do this. After removal wash the wounds with mild soap and monitor for swelling/discharge/pain. If these develop, or you don't feel comfortable removing them yourself, or any tick heads get left behind in the process veterinary care should sought.

How do I remove ticks from 4-week-old stray puppy paws safely?

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