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Why check between a dog's toes for ticks?

The warm protected spaces between toes can conceal small ticks and may be missed during a quick coat check, especially after rough vegetation or long walks.

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Short answer

The warm protected spaces between toes can conceal small ticks and may be missed during a quick coat check, especially after rough vegetation or long walks.

At a glance

The warm protected spaces between toes can conceal small ticks and may be missed during a quick coat check, especially after rough vegetation or long walks. Combine systematic checks with a veterinarian-approved prevention plan matched to the dog, travel and local risk. Do not substitute a product intended for another species.

Key takeaways

• The warm protected spaces between toes can conceal small ticks and may be missed during a quick coat check, especially after rough vegetation or long walks.

• Combine systematic checks with a veterinarian-approved prevention plan matched to the dog, travel and local risk. Do not substitute a product intended for another species.

• Seek veterinary help for an unwell animal, difficult attachment, suspected poisoning, unusual tick or uncertainty about safe prevention and treatment.

Direct answer

The warm protected spaces between toes can conceal small ticks and may be missed during a quick coat check, especially after rough vegetation or long walks.

Why context matters

Combine systematic checks with a veterinarian-approved prevention plan matched to the dog, travel and local risk. Do not substitute a product intended for another species.

What to do next

Seek veterinary help for an unwell animal, difficult attachment, suspected poisoning, unusual tick or uncertainty about safe prevention and treatment.