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sharona Newbie Charlie is our darling Chihuahua Posts: 25	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 19:45:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharona on Aug 10, 2011 19:45:37 GMT Hi found a tick on Charlie under his arm - Eric got the whole thing out - and I wipe the spot with antiseptic but now I can feel a little lump or swelling and it is a pinky colour. Any advice? Does he need to see the vet? many thanks Sharon x
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Sarah Administrator Posts: 7,468	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 20:01:31 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarah on Aug 10, 2011 20:01:31 GMT Keep an eye on it as it can get infected they carry Lyme disease I think.

sharona Newbie Charlie is our darling Chihuahua Posts: 25	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 20:22:53 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharona on Aug 10, 2011 20:22:53 GMT ok may ring the vet tomorrow to check - there is nothing left but can feel a small lump - bit of a worry
	We don't stop playing because we grow old, We grow old because we stop playing.

Lowenchi Administrator Louise Posts: 2,170	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 20:29:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lowenchi on Aug 10, 2011 20:29:18 GMT I don't think we get lymes disease in this country? I caught it in Arizona when riding a horse sucks! Hope he is ok xx
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Sarah Administrator Posts: 7,468	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 20:37:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarah on Aug 10, 2011 20:37:39 GMT Did the head come out? They can cause problems I know of someone who smooth had an infection from one she had a little nasty mark on it! I'd just keep an eye

sharona Newbie Charlie is our darling Chihuahua Posts: 25	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 20:45:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sharona on Aug 10, 2011 20:45:09 GMT yes Eric got the head out as well. Will see how it is in the morning - the lump is not very big so hopefully will go down. He is up todate with his vaccinations and has the drops on the back of the neck which I think covers ticks as well.
	We don't stop playing because we grow old, We grow old because we stop playing.

lilanddot Long Coat Posts: 398	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 21:43:40 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by lilanddot on Aug 10, 2011 21:43:40 GMT I had to get drops for ticks when i came back from the New forest,would find them on the floor (HORRID) things,after putting drops on their neck there's no more.vet said this year is so bad.

B Smooth Coat Posts: 177	TICKS Aug 10, 2011 22:54:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by B on Aug 10, 2011 22:54:00 GMT I was about to say is it the head? how did you remove it?