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Parent321100

My dog has brown spots on his skin and some little black spots on his private area. I’m not sure what these are. I thought it might be a tick but I’m not sure.

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Oscar
Dog, Mixed
15 years 5 months, Male
Issue details
Main Concern
Skin
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Dr. Floore
Dr.Tail Vet

Thank you for connecting us regarding your pet’s tick issue. You need to remove ticks with a comb, tweezer, and your hand as much as possible. And then, you can apply the over-the-count medication to your pet. It works very well. However, if it is not going well, you can ask your vet prescription for purchasing other types of tick applications. Thank you.

Parent321100

I still haven’t received an answer to my question. Does it definitely look like he has a tick?

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Dr. Floore

It can be.

Parent321100

So it does look like a tick? What kind of medication am I looking for over the counter? Thank you very much

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Dr. Floore

There are no “best” OTC products for ticks. It is just a matter of preference.