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Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases

Updated: Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:57 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:57 PM EDT

    Pet Pals TV host Patty Spitler talks with a veterinarian about the importance of protecting your pets against ticks. Should you find a tick on your pet her are tips on how to properly and safely remove a tick.

    Remove ticks using tweezers or forceps. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull with steady pressure. If tweezers are not available tissue paper or paper towels can be used to prevent transmission of any possible infection.

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