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2. Dermacentor variabilis - Wikipedia

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   Spread the dog’s fur, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, and very gently pull straight upward in a slow, steady motion. [10] Another removal method is a tick removal hook: one places the prongs of the device on either side of the tick and twists upward. [10] Tick removal hooks are recommended in areas where ticks are common. [10]

3. How to Remove a Tick Head From Your Skin—the Right Way - AOL

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   Spread your dog’s fur, and grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible using fine-point tweezers or tick-removal hook. Very gently, pull straight upward, in a slow, steady motion. Dispose of ...

4. Tick paralysis - Wikipedia

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   Tick paralysis is believed to be due to toxins found in the tick's saliva that enter the bloodstream while the tick is feeding. The two ticks most commonly associated with North American tick paralysis are the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) and the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis); however, 43 tick species have been implicated in human disease around the world. [1]

5. Mom shares terrifying photos to warn other parents about ...

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   The CDC warns against twisting or jerking the tick, as this can cause the mouth and head of the insect to break off and remain embedded in the skin. Once the tick has been successfully removed, it ...

6. Autoimmune skin diseases in dogs - Wikipedia

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   Pemphigus foliaceus in dogs: hair loss occurs, skin becomes red, and itchy. Dogs suffering from autoimmune diseases of the skin may experience a variety of symptoms, including persistent itching and scratching, lesions, wounds, blisters, and other skin damage, as well as loss of skin pigment . [ 5 ]

7. Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and ...

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   A variety of commercial labs offer tick-testing services via the mail for prices ranging from $40 to more than $100, depending in part on the number of diseases being screened and timeliness of ...