What do ticks look like on dogs?

By Hannah

January 30, 2025

Ticks are small creatures, that are reddish brown or black. They vary in size but are usually 2.5mm to 3mm. A bite on a dog will show a tick buried half into your pet's skin and sometimes a scab can form around the bite.

White fur, tick bite on dog skin, close up with medicine gloves in shot.

Brown fur, tick bite, close up with medicine gloves in shot.

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What do ticks look like on dogs?