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Prevention · July 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Ticks on dogs: a two-minute check after coming home
Prevention does not end with a tablet, topical treatment, or collar. It also means checking the dog, cleaning resting areas, and choosing products for the right species and weight.
A small tick can disappear beneath a dog's coat. After a park, vacant lot, or walk through vegetation, run your hands slowly over the dog. Look inside and behind the ears, around the neck, in the armpits and groin, beneath the tail, and between the toes.
| Check | Check ears, neck, armpits, groin, tail, and the spaces between toes. |
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