area thoroughly. Wash with rubbing alcohol, iodine, or soap and water after removal.
Never crush a tick with your bare fingers. You don’t want potential pathogens on your skin.
Full disclosure: I’ve removed more ticks than I care to admit—from my dog. It’s not a glamorous skill, but it’s a necessary one for pet owners in tick-prone areas.
Step 2: Save the Tick and Monitor Closely
Here’s a step many people skip: don’t just flush the tick or toss it in the trash.
Save it. Place it in a sealed
