Safely Remove a Tick and Support their Body After the Bite
How to Safely Remove a Tick and Support the Body After the Bite
Tick season is no joke—those tiny pests can cause big problems for our pets. If you find a tick on your dog or cat, stay calm. Here’s a natural, safe, and effective way to remove the tick and support your pet’s recovery afterward.
Step 1: Remove the Tick with a Tick Key
The Tick Key is one of the safest tools to remove a tick without leaving the head behind or squeezing harmful pathogens into your dog's bloodstream. Simply slide the key under the tick at skin level and gently pull it out. Avoid using tweezers, tweezer type tools, matches, or oils—they elicit a response from the tick that makes them inject pathogens into the pet. The tick key is easy to use – see our video of it in action!
Step 2: Support the Body with Natural Remedies
After the tick is removed, it’s important to help your dog’s immune system and reduce the risk of tick-borne illnesses.
- Ledum Palustre (30C or 200C) – This homeopathic remedy is great for tick bites. Common recommendations are to give one wet dose orally, three times a day for three days. (To make a wet dose, dissolve a pellet in a small glass of filtered water and stir before each dose.)
- Olive Leaf Powder – This natural immune booster has antiviral and antimicrobial properties. You could add it to your pet’s food daily for two weeks and it may help combat any potential infections.
- Leucillin Spray – Use this antimicrobial spray topically on the bite site to soothe the skin and help prevent infection. Spray it 2–3 times daily for a few days.
Keep an Eye Out
Watch your dog or cat for any signs of fatigue, fever, or limping in the weeks following the bite, and consult your holistic or integrative vet if anything seems off.
Ticks happen— with a calm approach and some natural support, your pet will be back to tail-wagging right away.