How to prevent tick infestations in a Sheltie. Pt 4/4
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2017-10-08

The Sheltie had dental scaling as there were black brownish stains on the surface of the back cheek teeth. Video shows dental scaling had been done. Some gingivitis causing gum bleeding in this young dog. 

Antisedan 0.4 ml IM reverses the effects of Domitor sedation. The dog wakes up in around 5 minutes.  He goes home 3 hours later. 

The small baby ticks are hard to discover as they are less than 3 mm across. So, an anti-tick wash in a tub is advised.  No tick fever infections as tested with test kits for heartworm, anaplasma, lyme disease, babesia and ehrlichia.  

Tick prevention is by monthly oral tablets 2 weeks later. Anti-tick wash is given tomorrow to eliminate the small body ticks. The house and surrounding area need to be rid of ticks. Avoid the park where other dogs roam and play, if possible. 

There should not be head tilt if the owner is careful about not letting shampoo and commercial ear drops or powder or ear oil into the ear. Shelties with erect ears seldom have ear problems or pain and head tilting. 

Thanks to the vet who is a church member of the owner for  referring this case to me.