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Added 2023-12-05 17:36:01 +0000 UTCWhatβs the most *terrifying* thing about brown dog ticks? If you donβt see a choice you like, let us know in the comments below.
And, if you havenβt seen our video about brown dog ticks, watch here, and let us know if youβve ever come across these nasty pests.
A volunteer removes a brown dog tick by putting tweezers right up against a dog's skin and pulling straight up. (Josh Cassidy/Deep Look, KQED)
Brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) are vectors for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a terrible disease that can kill both dogs and humans. (Josh Cassidy/Deep Look, KQED)
