> Hi all: > > Our dog had a tick on her this evening. She is a Siberian husky so has long > hair. They tried a lighter but were afraid of burning her hair. They tried > perioxide and that didn't work. They tried rubbing alcohol and that didn't > work. They finally used vasoline and said they thought the tick was dead and > pulled it off, less the head. > > Our vet is gone for the day so wonder, at this point if the head is dead. > I've heard that you have to get the head out or it will still keep eating > into the victim. > > Helpless in California, Sandi Of course it is "dead." It can't "eat into" the victim, but it is loaded with germs and all sorts of ugly stuff that can cause a nasty infection. You need to get rid of that portion. I used to use something to smother the tick. It would start to back out just to get some oxygen. However, you are beyond that stage now. Better call the vet for advice. I hope you have tweezers and aren't using your fingers! Pat