My puppy had a tick. Does he really need antibiotics for a tick bite?

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My puppy had a tick. Did he really need antibiotics? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 7 days old | 9 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

No, not necessarily. It depends on how long the tick was attached to him. For most tick borne diseases, it takes at least 12 hours for the tick to start transmitting the disease and it must remain attached for 48 hours before it can fully transmit the disease. If you are unsure how long the tick was attached then you should go by your vet's recommendation. They know what diseases are prevalent in your area.

My puppy had a tick. Does he really need antibiotics for a tick bite?

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