Flea, Tick & Pest Center

How do you know if your pet has ticks, or if there are ticks in your home? Here are some tips:

• To determine if your pet has ticks, carefully feel their body, paying special attention to ears, neck and under the legs. If you feel a small bump, this is likely a tick.
• Move fur aside to take a close look. Ticks are usually black or dark brown. You may see the tick’s pincers, or they may already be buried under the skin.
• DO NOT remove the tick. If the tick’s head or pincers remain under the skin when the body is removed, the chance of disease transmission is greater. Always take your pet to the veterinarian to remove a tick.