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We found a tick on our 3 yo today, it must have been on a few hours. Removed it fine - looks like a dog tick. I'm not totally worried, but would appreciate a few prayers that she'll be ok (no diseases transferred etc) and that we don't get any more ticks? This was the first time any of us has gotten a tick from our own backyard. Having a "tick free" backyard always made me so happy - it was one of the reasons I wanted to stay here in this house.  Nevermind!
Thanks for the prayers for my small request. Your intentions are all in my prayers.
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Praying! We have had this happen here in Vermont so many times these past 4 years!
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Praying here, Amy.
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Praying!!
After moving to the mountains and being surrounded by the woods here's a few things I found out about (dog/wood) ticks:
- They roam around awhile before latching on
- Once they latch on they don't always begin to suck blood
 so if they're flat that's a good sign  - After removing the tick add a generous amount of alcohol to the area
- Not all tick carry a disease and if they do it's usually the females - I personally can't tell too much of a difference, I've just read that females have silver *spots* behind their head and males have lines
- After baths give children a tick inspection (check head, under arms, behind knees AND private area), especially if they've been in the woods or high grass
HTH!
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Praying Amy, our kids have picked up ticks in the past being in the bush, can be stressful.
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Praying, Amy!
Love,
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Oh, I hate ticks, Amy! Praying that all is well.
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