Dog ticks medicine: what works and what is safe?
The short answer
Remove ticks from your dog with fine tweezers, pulling slowly and steadily.
Right tick medicine depends on dog's weight, age, health. A vet can guide you.
Dog ke ticks kaise hataye?
Chimti se tick dheere kheenchein; kerosene ya tel na lagayein. Dawai vet se poochein.
About dog tick medicine
- Tick chews by mouth, spot-on drops on skin, or collars
- Repeat tick medicine on the vet's schedule
Safe to do tonight
- Check your dog after walks: ears, neck, armpits, toes
- Pull ticks out slowly with fine tweezers
- Wash dog's bedding; clean kennel corners
Never use on your dog
- Kerosene, oil, nail polish, spirit or fire on a tick
- House tick spray directly on your dog
- Human fever or pain medicines
When help can’t wait
See a vet today if
- Dog has fever, tiredness or refuses food after tick bite
- Dog seems unwell days or weeks after the tick bite
- Tick will not come free from dog's skin
- Dog has seizure history and needs tick medicine
Go to a clinic now
Dog with pale gums, dark urine, breathing difficulty, bleeding or collapse: physical clinic immediately.
Not sure? Ask a vet.
Questions here are for non-urgent pet care.Prefer a video consultation?
This page is for general guidance and does not replace an examination by a vet.