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How should a tick be removed beneath a dog's collar?

Remove the collar safely, part fur to expose skin and use a suitable veterinary tool, seeking help for irritation or poor control.

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Short answer

Remove the collar safely, part fur to expose skin and use a suitable veterinary tool, seeking help for irritation or poor control.

At a glance

Remove the collar safely, part fur to expose skin and use a suitable veterinary tool, seeking help for irritation or poor control. Engage at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow its instructions.

Key takeaways

• Remove the collar safely, part fur to expose skin and use a suitable veterinary tool, seeking help for irritation or poor control.

• Engage at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow its instructions.

• 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

Remove the collar safely, part fur to expose skin and use a suitable veterinary tool, seeking help for irritation or poor control.

Use it in context

Engage at skin level with a suitable mechanical tool and follow its instructions.

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.