Tic removal- I don't think I pulled it all out?

Arabian...

First of all you never just "pull out" a tick. Some people use tweezers, but you do need to be cautious NOT to leave the head in. In this situation, it is likely that any remnant that may have remained in your dog's skin will eventually work itself out, but you may want to monitor that site for infection or irritation over the next couple of days.

There are all kinds of tools you can use to remove a tick, but I believe there is a much better way to do so. Read the information and watch the video on the source information link I've provided. Let the tick do the work by backing himself out in his entirety.

Second...ticks do not drown, so flushing him down the toilet only lets him survive to infest another day. Think about it...if a tick can stick his head into your dog and ingest large quantities of blood, do you think a little toilet water will have any effect on him?

Normally you crush the little bugger in a tissue to make sure he's dead and gone.

Good luck in the future...save this information if you ever experience this again.

The best way to remove a tick is simply to gently pull it out. It is best to use a forceps to grab as low the the head as possible on an engorged tick to to prevent squeezing blood back into the animal.

Don't use a match or alcohol on it, you don't want to kill the tick while it's still in.

Ticks carry several diseases so it is wise to wear rubber gloves when handling them or wash thoroughly after.

Just getting bitten doesn't mean it will get sick or infected, the tick has to be a carrier of a disease first and not all ticks are carriers.

If the dog develops any symptoms like a red ring around the bite area, redness swelling, bleeding, lethargy.

Symptoms usually show up in a few weeks depending on the disease. Many dogs go through the disease on their own, others need medical attention. If you notice symptoms see a vet but from one tick bite I think the odds are way in your favor.

As far as knowing how to get the rest out I would have to see what it is and how far in it is.

You removed the whole tick. The head 'NEVER" stays stuck in a dog. If you look at the ticks mouth you will see a piece of dog skin in its mouth. The lump or bump that remains is caused by the secretion to prevent the blood from clotting & will allow the blood to smoothly pour into the ticks stomach. This is what causes the lump/bumb that itches so bad.

No disease or infection is expected. Your dog is just fine.

I really don't think you can beat these little tools.

http://www.otom.com/how-to-remove-a-tick