Whether you have a family dog or one of the best hunting dog breeds that spends plenty of time outside, it’s in your dog’s best interest that you know how to remove a tick quickly and effectively.

You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks as part of a regular examination. When you find a tick on your dog, it's important to remove it quickly and safely.

Using gloves, disinfectant or antiseptic cream, isopropyl alcohol and tweezers or a tick remover tool, you can follow these steps to remove the pest.

Follow this simple step-by-step guide, with video, to learn how to properly remove an embedded tick and what to do afterward.

How to protect your dog from ticks Tick bites occur in long grass, making it easy for our dogs to be potentially exposed when they go for their walk.

Learn how to safely check your pet for ticks, remove them properly, and reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, with expert advice on prevention and treatment from a local ...

How to protect your dog from ticks Tick bites occur in long grass, making it easy for our dogs to be potentially exposed when they go for their walk.

If you see a tick on you or someone else, there are simple ways to safely remove it, whether it has burrowed under the skin or not. Prompt removal is the key to avoiding tick-related disease, but ...