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When I first heard of the following method for removing a tick that has already attached itself I couldn't believe it either. However, every time I've tried it - on dogs and humans - it has worked.

 

Put some liquid soap on a cotton ball. I've used both kitchen dish soap and all-natural liquid hand soap, and they've both performed just fine. I've also used cotton swabs when I couldn't find any cotton balls.

 

Place the cotton ball on the tick, soap side down, and let it sit there for 20 seconds or so.

 

When you lift the cotton ball, the tick should be attached to it. If not, add a bit more soap to the ball and put it back over the tick for another 20-30 seconds.

• ticks
• tick
• removal
• liquid
• soap