Ticks blend well with a dog's fur. They are hard to detect once they come in contact with your pet dog. Ticks could hide anywhere on a dog's body, although they favor specific locations, such as the groin, between the toes and the eyelids.
Ticks love the warm, smooth region between a dog's hind legs, where the fur is finer, and the skin is readily accessible. The parasites can burrow into skin folds that the dog will have difficulty reaching. Nevertheless, a dog licking or scratching near its crotch more than normal may be attempting to expel a tick.
A hungry tick will love the warm space between the dog's toes, especially on canines with more enormous paws or with fur growing beyond the length of their feet. Dogs hate getting bit by ticks on their toes. It makes them lick or chew at their feet and could even result in a minor limp to alleviate the discomfort.
Eyes are also a potential tick site. A dog's eyelids are always moist, and the skin is thin, providing great feeding grounds for ticks. Ticks around the eye area are frequently mistaken for skin tags or discharge, only to discover that the parasites have already been growing for days. Any strange lumps on the eyelids might be ticks, and if the dog is annoyed by a tick, it may rub or scratch its face more frequently. Continuous blinking or peculiar discharge might also indicate the presence of a tick.
Consult your veterinarian Kerrville TX about the best way to eliminate ticks from your pet and for protection from future infestations.
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