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What happens if my dog has a tick and the head stays in?

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Created: 2022-06-17 08:12:33

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If a tick's head or mouthparts are left behind after tick removal, don't panic. You've killed the tick and removed its body, preventing any serious risk of disease transmission. However, leftover parts can still lead to infection at the site of attachment.


What happens if a tick head gets stuck in a dog?

What may happen when you leave a tick's head behind, however, is that your dog can develop an infection at the site of attachment. This infection can be uncomfortable at best and festering at worst, so it's important to address any tick heads left behind ASAP!

What happens if the head of the tick is left in?

However, a tick's head left embedded in your skin can increase your risk of infection. The tick's head and mouth parts are covered in germs that you don't want to leave inside your skin. When your skin heals over the tick bite, it may also create a hard bump over the area where the tick's head was.

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