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How should a shaved scalp be checked for ticks?

Use bright light and touch across the scalp, hairline, ears and nape, distinguishing skin marks from attached ticks before pulling.

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Short answer

Use bright light and touch across the scalp, hairline, ears and nape, distinguishing skin marks from attached ticks before pulling.

At a glance

Use bright light and touch across the scalp, hairline, ears and nape, distinguishing skin marks from attached ticks before pulling. Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Key takeaways

• Use bright light and touch across the scalp, hairline, ears and nape, distinguishing skin marks from attached ticks before pulling.

• Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

• Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.

Direct answer

Use bright light and touch across the scalp, hairline, ears and nape, distinguishing skin marks from attached ticks before pulling.

Use it in context

Use privacy, good light and a repeatable sequence.

Practical next step

Apply this information with current official guidance and the actual circumstances; use qualified medical or veterinary help when removal, symptoms or safety are concerning.