Dog Care Tips : How to Remove a Tick From a Dog’s Ear
April 17, 2010 - 7:45 pm
Remove a tick from a dog’s ear by grabbing the tick close to the skin with tweezers and applying firm pressure to pull the tick out. Make sure the head of the tick is removed to prevent infection with tips from a veterinarian in this free video on dog care.
Expert: Dr. James Talbott
Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge
Duration : 0:1:6
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