Things to know before. you go for a test. Do not perform maintenance work or. make repairs before your first test. If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, do not. disconnect the battery before testing. If your. vehicle has recently had a dead battery, drive.
A tick bites a host animal, then burrows its head under the skin. While the bite isn't painful and can go relatively unnoticed by the host organism, the tick can contain harmful bacteria that can cause subsequent maladies. Proper removal of the tick is key in preventing the release of this bacteria.
You should not use a dip for very young animals (under four months) or for pregnant or nursing pets. Ask your veterinarian for advice before treating puppies, or pregnant or nursing pets. Tick Collars. Collars that repel ticks are an additional preventive you can use, though they are mainly only useful for protecting the neck and head from ticks. The tick collar needs to make contact with your dogâs skin in order to transfer the chemicals onto the dogâs fur and skin.