Where do ticks hide on your dog? Know the common spots to check!

Different ticks can transmit different diseases, like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tick paralysis and Ehrlichiosis, but removing ticks promptly minimizes the risk of disease transmission. As a result, it is important to know where these pesky ticks like to hide on your dog. At least 50 percent of the time, ticks are found on a dog’s head, including in and around the ears. However, ticks can also be found on a dog’s neck, chest, legs and feet, albeit at lesser frequencies. Finding ticks on long-haired dogs can be much trickier, so it is best to take your time, use a comb to work through the hair and utilize some patience. If you live in a tick-endemic area, it is best to perform a tick check on your dog on a daily basis and certainly after any romps outside in the backyard or after hiking in the woods. In any location where ticks may be present, it is crucial to routinely utilize a tick preventive that can kill any ticks that find their way onto your dog. While tick checks are useful for promptly removing ticks, it is impossible to identify and remove every single tick with any degree of certainty. Since there are so many options for tick preventives available, discuss the best option for your dog with your veterinarian.

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