[sumguy]

I found a tic in my dogs neck. I have a feeling that it was in there for a while because I could feel a cyst about the size of a pea under the skin around the bite. It wasn't full of blood. I had a difficult time pulling it out. Unfortunately the head broke off and now remains logged in her skin.
I am assuming that I need to take her to the vet in the morning.... right? Is there any reason to take her to the emergency now? Should I dab the area with rubbing alcohol?
I am terrified she will get limes disease. Is that a possibility? I live in Santa cruz Ca and have friends that got limes disease around these parts.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
C.

 

[spotted nikes]

Can you remove the head with tweezers, and then clean it with betadine diluted with water so it is tea colored, or bactine antibacterial wash?
LYME disease is always a possibility in areas with tics. You can have the dog tested in a couple of weeks, or just keep an eye on it for symptoms.