If you wait a few days until it finishes gorging itself, the tick will fall off on its own. Newer products such as Preventic collars, Ovitrol Plus collars and Frontline are formulated to kill ticks before they become firmly attached. Frontline is not approved for use in Canada. The animals age, health and lifestyle should be considered in order to determine if these products are required, and safe, for your pet. A veterinarian should be consulted prior to use.
Mites are minute arachnids requiring magnification for identification.
They can affect most species, causing inflammation and irritation of the integument. Some mites spend their entire lifecycle on the host while others can live for several days off the host. At this time mites are dealt with reactively rather than proactively. It is the pet owners responsibility to detect a possible problem, however effective treatment requires an accurate diagnosis. These ear mites are seen primarily in cats.