Hi! I found a tick on my 4 month old female labrador and removed it immediately but it has left a wound like skin abrasion in that particular area. Is it concerning? Also, what measures should be taken to avoid fleas and ticks in future as she goes for walks now?

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Hi!  I found a tick on my 4 month old female labrador and removed it immediately but it has left a wound like skin abrasion in that particular area. Is it concerning? Also, what measures should be taken to avoid fleas and ticks in future as she goes for walks now?

Accepted Answer

U can use spot on to control ticks on the body of the pet The wound is not that major but clean that area with betadine solution and apply betadine ointment only it will heal faster

Accepted Answer

It's effective for 1 month It should be used based on the body weight It may cost in between 200-300 rupees

Swati Singh

Hi! I found a tick on my 4 month old female labrador and removed it immediately but it has left a wound like skin abrasion in that particular area. Is it concerning? Also, what measures should be taken to avoid fleas and ticks in future as she goes for walks now?

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

U can use spot on to control ticks on the body of the pet The wound is not that major but clean that area with betadine solution and apply betadine ointment only it will heal faster

Swati Singh

Okay. How frequently should spot on be applied? Also, in what amount?

Dr. Kaveri Giriraddi

It's effective for 1 month It should be used based on the body weight It may cost in between 200-300 rupees

Swati Singh

Okay. Thanks!

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