Use veterinarian-recommended tick preventives regularly
Check your dog for ticks after every outdoor walk or play session
Remove ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool
Keep your dog’s coat trimmed and well-groomed
Wash your dog’s bedding frequently in hot water
Vacuum carpets, rugs, and furniture regularly
Treat your yard with pet-safe tick control products
Keep grass short and remove leaf litter, brush, and debris
Avoid walking your dog in tall grass and wooded areas when possible
Use flea and tick collars if recommended by your veterinarian
Treat all pets in the household for ticks
Maintain year-round tick prevention in tick-prone areas
Schedule regular veterinary checkups
Inspect common tick areas such as ears, neck, armpits, and between toes