My dog has a lone star tick attached above his eye and I can’t get it off. Should I take him to the vet or is there an easier (and less expensive) way? Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 lbs

I agree that it looks as though Lucas has a tick attached to his eyelid. Ticks tend to like to bite areas with a greater blood supply, particularly the face and ears. If he's cooperative, you can try to use a pair of tweezers to carefully grab the base of the tick and pull straight out in a firm, smooth motion. Be sure that all of the tick's mouth parts are out, as they can be a source of infection if they're left behind. Also take care not to squeeze the body of the tick, as this can cause them to regurgitate during removal, potentially injecting diseased organisms through the bite. However, if he is resistant to your tick removal attempts or if you're still unable to remove it with a pair of tweezers, Lucas should be seen by his vet. Good luck! I hope that everything goes well!

Hello. As I previously answered, this looks a small tumor. It does not look like a tick to me, but if you are really not sure, have your veterinarian take a look. It really is difficult to see if this is truly a tick or not. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Use a pair of fine toothed tweezers and grab the tick as close to the skin as possible. Gently pull it out, making sure you get the mouth parts. Place the tick in a small jar of alcohol to kill it. Use an antiseptic/disinfectant to clean the area. Dispose of the tick afterwards and wash your hands. A small, firm lump may develop at the site of the bite. This is normal and should resolve on its own. be sure to use a flea/tick preventive and perform a "tick check" each time Penny comes in from outdoors. https://www.petcoach.co/article/tick-removal/