Ticks are small and live exactly where four-legged and two-legged friends like to spend their leisure time: at the edges of forests, clearings, or in the grass. Even if the walk is "only" across a meadow, the bloodsuckers find the passing "buffet" quite convenient. They brush off onto plants, then crawl to a suitable spot, bite down, and suck blood.

Ticks can transmit serious diseases. Detecting bites early and quickly removing the bloodsuckers can therefore be crucial.

Using a tick card makes it particularly easy. Be careful not to pull out any of your dog's hair. Place the tool as close to the skin as possible and gently pull the parasite out. Tick cards are available at pharmacies.

If you don't have a tick card on hand, use tweezers. Apply the same technique as with the tick card.

If you have no tools available, you can also remove the parasite with your fingernails. Grasp the bloodsucker as close to the skin as possible between your thumb and index finger and pull it out straight and carefully.

Do not use alcohol, oil, or glue to remove the tick. These substances may cause pathogens to enter your pet's bloodstream more quickly.

If you are unsure how to properly remove the parasite, consult a veterinarian.

More useful information is also available in the tick app from the BAG, which can be found on their website: