In a message dated 6/24/2008 1:23:26 P.M. Central Daylight Time, shadowland22000@xxxxxxxxx writes: Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with >> the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), >> the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball >> when you lift it away. >> This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was >> frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier >> for me That's interesting. I've used that for years when I was actively breeding and exhibiting my dogs Works like a charm. Olden methods are sometimes the easiest and best Helen Miller Fisher **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================