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How often should you check your dog for ticks?

Every day, especially after time outdoors.

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  1. Every day, especially after time outdoors ✔
  2. Once a year at the vet
  3. Only in winter

Why: Ticks cling to fur and can be easy to miss. A daily check with your fingers helps you find and remove them fast.

Huh, didn't know that: Pets can carry ticks into the house, where they may bite people too.

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Answer: Every day, especially after time outdoors. Ticks cling to fur and can be easy to miss. A daily check with your fingers helps you find and remove them fast.

  1. CDC, Preventing Ticks on Pets www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/preventing-ticks-on-pets.html
    Check your pets for ticks daily, especially after they spend time outdoors.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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