Feb 28
and I’m the one charged with removing it. Why me? I’m the family blood and guts guy. Every family seems to have one. That one member of the pack whos job is to tend to the gross cuts, scrapes and bloody messes. I guess that transends species to dogs. I remember doing this once before with pliers. Is that the best way? I’ve heard to try a match to burn the tick. What about the dog? That sounds very painful for the dog, no?
– steve
February 28th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Pliers?? Matches?? Walk upright Cro Magnon. Here is how it’s done.
* Use blunt curved tweezers or a thread.
* Grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible and pull upward with a steady, even pressure.
* Do not twist or jerk the tick because this may cause the mouth parts to detach and remain in the skin.
* You should pull firmly enough to lift up the skin.
* Hold this tension for 3 to 4 minutes and the tick will back out.
* DO NOT squeeze, crush, or puncture the body of the tick because its fluids may contain bacteria.
* Immediately dispose of the tick (in fire). If you have any concerns, put the tick in a plastic bag and freeze it. If you get sick you can take the dead tick with you when you see your provider.
* Immediately wash your hands and the affected area with soap and water.
* Use the pliers to fix whatever your wife is waiting for you to repair.
* Have a beer.
February 28th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
At our house, I am ALWAYS the de-ticker….I guess you could say that I am the blood and guts gal over here!
February 29th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Dear Dad, please get these ticks outa me. I’m startin to shake and shiver and my nose is quite cold. I’m havin a hard time breathing and I can’t even eat a piece of cheese.
Oh pleazzz oh pleazzz dad will you take care of me???
February 29th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Please remove the tick. Hunter’s libido is low on account of this parasite and I am desperate.
-Lulu