Could anyone advise please? Is this a skin tag or a tic?

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I’ve also heard that the head can get stuck after you rip out the body. But I’m no dog owner.

Edit: seems like other comment mentions it already.

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After removing it put it in a ziplock bag and freeze it. If your dog starts acting sick in the next week or so take them to the vet along with the frozen tick.

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If it’s a tick, you should be able to see its legs if you can part the dog’s hair closer to where it’s attached.

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That is 100% a tick.

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Sure looks like a tick

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Tick. My dog had this on his lips once and without thinking I thought it was a rice grain and pulled it off. It infected his lip.

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