My dog has engorged ticks. Do I need a vet or will Frontline work?

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I found 3 ticks on my dog for the first time today. One of them had already fed and was enlarged. Is it highly important to take him to his vet? Or will the store products like frontline work as well? Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 3 years and 7 months old | 71 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Frontline is a good product and should do the trick. If the ticks do not come off or die with the frontline or you are finding new ones after treatment, I would consult with your vet about getting a different product such as nexgard or bravecto.

My dog has engorged ticks. Do I need a vet or will Frontline work?

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