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Old 11-07-2009, 05:51 AM   #5
Kathy
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Ticks look grayish when they're engorged with blood. I always remove the tick and flush the area with peroxide. Then just keep an eye on your dog. If any symptoms develop--loss of appetite, lethargy, lameness, fever--get to the vet.
Most times, in my experience, the dogs is fine.

Kathy
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