What happens if a tick bites a dog?

Answer 1

When ticks bite they suck bits of your blood. when they are sucking the blood it becomes itchy. Like a mosquitoe bite. But when you scratch it, it stings. But during the middle ages when you got bitten by a flea you got a plague called the Black Death.

Answer 2

Well, a tick can be, depending on the type of tick, harmful to your pet. When it is in your pet, it is best to remove it from the head, which is what bites into the animal, with a pair of tweezers preferably. But you can also simply yank it out with your fingers. But if the tick is not taking out quickly, and completely, including head and all, the bite can be quite harmful to your animal. If the tick bites you or another person, seek emergency help IMMEDIATELY!

Answer 3

Ticks are blood-sucking parasites that also carry disease. If not quickly removed from the animal, they will also burrow down below the skin and into a dog's bloodstream. They should be removed from the dog as soon as spotted, but preventive measures are better for the dog. There are many products on the market that will kill fleas and ticks upon contact with a dog's blood. Any of these should be applied monthly to the back of the dog from its collarbone to the base of its spine.

Answer 4

Nothing. Tics are very dangerous when stuck on animals. They basically stick onto the skin under the fur and actually suck small amounts of blood until the tic is physically pulled off.

Answer 5

Most of the time nothing will happen when a dog is bitten. The ticks should be properly removed and wound cleaned. Keep a eye on the dog to watch for any odd behavior.

Answer 6

they could get lymes disease or something or the tick will just eventually fall off.

Answer 7

same that happens to a human.

Answer 8

he could die.