How to Remove a Tick From Skin — powered by eHow.com
I was super grossed out during the past two weeks. Both Mallory and I had a tick. Oddly enough, both were on our backs! I managed to stay calm (even though I hate any type of bug) and Mal was cool with the removal (it helped that it was on her back and she couldn’t really see what I was doing). However, I really have something against parasites. It’s probably one of my only phobias. However, with summer right around the corner, ’tis the season for all things that creep and crawl. Ticks are of great concern because they carry various illnesses which include babesiosis, STARI, and Lymes Disease, just to name a few.
How does one prevent ticks? First, check yourself when you come in from outdoors. I think I probably picked up that tick while I was mowing the grass or playing with the dogs. Which leads to the next pointer: Check your dogs when they come in from laying outside! Using a repellant spray also helps as does covering up with long pants/shirts when you’re venturing into areas where ticks are likely.
I think the next important part is getting the tick out!!! It’s tricky and if not done properly can be downright harmful! Thankfully, I had a friend that helped me out. By the time I got to her house I was sooooo grossed out. Here’s a great video (above) from eHow that shows how a tick may be properly removed from the skin.
Finally, if a rash, fever, joint pain, or any other symptoms develop, seek medical attention immediately! It’s better to be on the side of caution!
