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My dog has ticks and I can't get to the vet. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male

My dog has ticks And What to do.Help? As now a days is lockdown so it LL be difficult to have medicine..any other thing to do?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 9th, 2020

You can remove them yourself using tweezers. Ideally, a topical preventative should be used monthly. You should be able to order one, such as Frontline, online. https://www.petcoach.co/article/tick-removal/

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