How & Where to Check for Ticks: Humans vs. Animals

Humans

Where to Check:

Scalp and Hair
In and around your ears
Arm pits
Between your legs (Pelvic area)
Back of your knees
Between your toes
Any Open skin not covered by clothing
Around cuffs of clothing

Your Pets (Cats & Dogs)

Where to Check:

Inside and around their ears
Around their eyelids
Under their arms (pits)
Inside belly button, especially if they are innies
Around waist/ hind legs
Between their legs
Back of their knees
Between their toes

How to Check:

Use a full-length mirrow to view your entire body
Use a hand-held mirror for hard-to-see areas
Take a shower within two hours of being outdoors
Run your hands over your skin to feel for any small bumps
Carefully part your hair to examine your scalp
Ask someone to help check the hard-to-reach ares (back of neck & etc)

How to Check:

Run your hands through their fur, while gently pressing down
Use a fine-toothed comb to part the fur for a closer look where needed
Pay extra attention to where their fur is thinner
Check after being outdoors, where they were in grassy areas
Look for small, dark spots that may or may not be moving
Feel for bumps on their skin

Found a tick? Learn how to remove it and the tools best used here.

Remember, ticks can be as small as a poppy seed, so be thorough in your examination. If you find a tick, remove it promptly using fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool. Always consult with a healthcare professional or veterinarian if you have concerns about tick bites or tick-borne diseases.

Discover effective tick prevention methods for you and your pets, and be sure to identify any tick related diseases after you've removed the tiny hitchiker.

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