How to check for ticks on a long haired dog?
Two of my dogs are long haired (a golden retriever and a chihuahua/pekingese mix) and it’s hard to check them for ticks. I try to feel for them but I usually can’t find them until they’re big. How can I find them when they’re still small?
Run your hand through their fur backwards, so the hair is parted more. It makes it easier to see. Also check the places ticks normally go (ears, armpits, back). Ticks generally travel upward.