[align=center]If the tick is a regular dogtick... then it is fine to just pull it... as long as you try and get ahold of the tick as close to the skin as possible. I havebetween three and four dogs at my house at one time that all play inthe grasses, creeks, neighbors cow pastures, etc and come into thehouse covered in ticks... Just this summer.. i have probably pulledaround 300 ticks and i am yet to leave a head attached to my dogs... Ifyou do pull it... make sure that there is a small amount of "scalp"attached to the ticks mouth... This doesn't hurt the dog... As far asthe petroleum jelly, etc methods... I'm sure they work.. but if youhave an outdoor dog, plan on giving him/her a bath or atleastspotbathing the dog... as if you turn the dog loose, it will be coveredin mud, as the dog WILL roll and WILL get covered in dirt... as far asthe hot needle trick... it is best done if you just move the tip closeto the point of attachment.., and everynow and then they will just diestill attached to the dog... yes, even after they are dead... so youstill have to pull the tick... Same way with smothering it in anythingor using a cigarette... Honestly, as long as you're careful and makesure once you pull there is the small patch of scalp... pulling ticksis the easiest.... It is a whole different story if you have deerticks... Those small little beasties are harder than heck to pull anddo like leaving their heads in... Also, they are the ones that carryLymes disease and lots of other horsey ailments... Hope thishelps![/align]
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