My cat has a dead tick still attached. Should I remove it or vet?

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Hi, My cat recently picked up a tick. I’ve applied Frontline, and it is clearly dead (- has been flat and dried up for several days) - but rather than dropping off as they normally would, it is still latched on really firmly. She shows no sign of irritation or infection, but I am loathe to try and pull it out and risk leaving anything behind... Should I attempt this, or is it a vet job? (I’d go straight to the vet, except that the car journey really stresses her.) Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 17 years and 7 months old | 8 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You can pull the tick off with tweezers gripping very closely to the skin. Even if the head stays behind, it is not a problem as eventually the skin will push it out. No need to take your kitty to a vet for this.

My cat has a dead tick still attached. Should I remove it or vet?

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