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Tick in dog's fur #729310
Asked October 07, 2020, 1:49 PM EDT
Wondering if this is a tick I took out of my dog's fur and if so, is there action I should take and what would that be to keep pets and people safe? He goes outside in my fenced in backyard.
Thank you!
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
That looks like a male deer tick.
Nexguard is effective in killing ticks on dogs. Repellents containing DEET and permethrin are effective in keeping ticks off people.
Howard