My dog has ticks. Is it safe to shave his fur to remove them?

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my dog got lost recently, and we found him thank god. But I found almost 20 ticks on him, all small and none filled with blood. He is a border collie mix and I am debating on shaving him to make sure they are all gone. I know because of the double fur on dogs this causes them to overheat but he doesn't seem to have that kind of fur. Will I harm him if I buzz his fur. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 5 months and 19 days old | 17 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. You should not cause him any harm by shaving his fur. I recommend also giving him a good bath with warm water and Dawn dish soap to try to eliminate even more parasites. Be careful not to get any soap in his eyes, though! I hope this is helpful. I'm so glad that you were able to find him and he is home safe!

My dog has ticks. Is it safe to shave his fur to remove them?

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