Interactive Learning - Pet Owner Puzzles

Ticks on Dogs Word Search

Find dog tick-check words across three puzzle levels, then learn the areas pet owners can include in a calm routine after outdoor activity.

Learning intention: Recall areas to include in a calm dog tick check and understand when to use an appropriate remover or contact a vet.

  • About 5-15 minutes
  • Ages 5+ with guidance, families and dog owners
  • No timer
  • No personal data

Choose your challenge

Find tick-awareness words

Select a level, then tap each letter in order, choose the first and final letter, or swipe across the whole word. Words may run across, down or diagonally depending on the level.

Puzzle

Tick Awareness Word Search

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Choose the first letter of a word.

Prints only the word-search sheet. In the print window, choose Save as PDF for a one-page PDF copy.

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Learn the words, not just the letters

Building a calm dog tick-check routine

Part the coat

Use your fingers to part the fur gently so you can look and feel closer to the skin without causing distress.

Remember hidden areas

Include the ears, neck, collar area, armpits, groin, paws, spaces between toes and the base of the tail.

Use the right remover

If a tick is attached, use an appropriate tick-removal tool with the correct technique and avoid squeezing or irritating the tick.

Ask a vet

Seek veterinary advice if the dog seems unwell, removal is difficult, or you have any concerns. This puzzle does not replace veterinary care.

Remember: Most tick bites do not result in illness, but a small number of ticks may carry germs, including those associated with Lyme disease. Tick awareness means using calm, sensible habits. Explore real tick images in the Tick ID Centre, regional information in the Global Tick Hub, and further explanations in the Tick Knowledge Centre.