Dogs with hair are typically easier to check for ticks as many pet owner in the hot, summer months shave their pets down. But what about the dogs that do not get shaved down in summer?
Balto has a double coat which means he has A LOT of fur to get through and a lot of fur ticks can hide in.
Hair dryer. Putting the dryer on the highest speed possible parts the fur allowing you to easily check the skin for any unwanted visitors. It also cuts the time in it takes to check your dog in half. My hair dryer has a cool setting on it which I use to check him since he gets hot pretty quickly on the normal setting. Balto loves it; he falls asleep with the cool air while I’m racking my fingers through his fur.
You can use this method on cats and ferrets too. However, keeping your cat still during the whole process may prove to be a bit tricky. Good luck.
Tick Identification Chart:
http://www.doverlyme.com/information/ecology/tick-identification-chart/
How do you check your pets for ticks?
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