Checking for ticks

[sparklemom]

Can anyone give me some tips on the best way to check for ticks? I check her every night, but the only ones I find (I've only ever found 3) are already engorged. They must have been on her before but I missed them because they were so small? Is there a good way to find them BEFORE they engorge?

[Brooke&Ryan]

Thanks sparklemom! I was JUST about to make a post about this! I was wondering if maybe a flea comb would help. I'm interested to see what people say.....

:)
Brooke

[mercedes]

Living in Wisconsin, or main two insects are ticks and misquitos. I actually got 3 ticks on me today just being in the short grass in my back yard for 1/2 an hour. The only was that I have found is just to look thougrogly for them. This can take up to 2 hours. I used to have a Goldi that would get and upwards of 40 ticks on her a day. Rotts are much easier to check than long haired dogs, thank goodness for that. The main spots to check are around and in the ears, the inner thighs, stomach and neck are. Please be sure to look in the ears very well. This is the most favored spot for deer tick due to the warmth.