How to safely remove ticks from my dog's face, paws, and eyes?

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How to get rid of ticks on paws,face,eyes n other soft organs from ticks?vet advised not to spray on these areas.he told to use FIPRONIL FREEDOM SPRAY on her body.also how to know whether these ticks are disease carrier?one I found was black in colour n big in size n had a cream colour protruded face from its body..what was it?others were if brown+red colour.how to kill these ticks without harming my dog's face,eyes etc? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Unfortunately, without a laboratory analysis, there is no way to know which tick may be a disease carrier. Spray your fipronil on a cloth & wipe down all areas you did not spray. This includes around the face, eyes & ears. If you pull or handle any of the ticks, do wash your hands thoroughly with soap & water. Watch for any signs of lethargy, loss of appetite, fever & shifting limb lameness which may indicate tick fever in your pet. Use your spray regularly to prevent reinfestation. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

How to safely remove ticks from my dog's face, paws, and eyes?

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