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How should a double-coated dog be checked for ticks?

Use strong light and part the outer coat in narrow sections to inspect and feel the skin beneath, paying extra attention to concealed attachment areas.

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Short answer

Use strong light and part the outer coat in narrow sections to inspect and feel the skin beneath, paying extra attention to concealed attachment areas.

At a glance

Use strong light and part the outer coat in narrow sections to inspect and feel the skin beneath, paying extra attention to concealed attachment areas. Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

Key takeaways

• Use strong light and part the outer coat in narrow sections to inspect and feel the skin beneath, paying extra attention to concealed attachment areas.

• Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

• This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.

Direct answer

Use strong light and part the outer coat in narrow sections to inspect and feel the skin beneath, paying extra attention to concealed attachment areas.

Use it in context

Combine veterinary-authorised prevention with checks and controlled removal.

Practical next step

This is general education, not individual veterinary advice. Contact a veterinary professional for illness, medicine choice, difficult removal or a significant skin reaction.