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How to remove a tick (humans & pets)
What you will need:
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Fine tipped tweezers or tick remover.
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Soap & water
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Jar & alcohol or plastic bag
Method:
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Firmly grasp the tick as close to the skin
as possible.
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Using slow & steady traction, pull in an
upward direction (don’t twist). Be extremely
careful not to squeeze the body of the tick
as this will inject more poison & pathogens
into the body.
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Wash the area with warm, soapy water.
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Either place the tick in alcohol or in a bag
in the freezer & note the date.
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If most of the head is left in the skin, see
your doctor or vet. If a small amount is
left, it can either be removed like a
splinter would be, or left & the body will
eventually expel it.
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If symptoms appear, seek medical advice
immediately. Bring along the tick for
identification.
What not to do:
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Don't
delay removing the tick. They should be
removed as soon as they are discovered.
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Don’t use petroleum jelly, rubbing alcohol,
heat (such as matches/cigarettes) or
kerosene to remove ticks. This will result
in more toxins being regurgitated back into
the body by the tick.
Notes:
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If you live in an area with ticks, check
your pet daily & speak to your veterinarian
about tick prevention products.
Also see:
Tick removal video
Also see:
Lyme Disease Review
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