Black bugs on my dog

What are these small round bugs on my dog? They don’t look like fleas, there round black and when popped blood squirts out. my poor dog has scabbs all over her from them.

Answer #1

Usually, if the heads stay on the dog, it’s not that big of a deal. Sometimes they will cause an infection but that is generally not the case. I guess if enough of the tick heads stayed in the dogs skin it could develop a problem, but it shouldn’t hurt it if its just a few. Check with your veterinarian though to be 100% sure. Sam

Answer #2

They could be ticks…get him to a vet for treatment, ticks carry Lyme disease and other ailments that could harm your dog.

Answer #3

ticks!! you have to burn them once you pull them off. you may need to take him to the vet. also, look into getting some medication; he could get pretty sick.

Answer #4

Black, round and full of blood ??? TICKS… Why and how would anyone get a dog not already know what a tick is ??? Take dog to vet immediately because heavy infestations resulting in numerous scabs could leave the dog dieased and living a slow and painful death.

Answer #5

ticks try burning them or stomping on them if neither work throw them out side as quick as possible and make sure you get all of them or else they could get back on your dog or you could be the host.

Answer #6

BE CAREFUL. You have to make sure that the heads are still on the ticks, or else they’ll cause a number of complications.

Answer #7

That dog needs to get to a vet asap. If he doesn’t have flea/tick prevention, he could have a host of diseases. Including the condition anemia, Lyme disease, etc. Get him to a vet!

Answer #8

Pick all of the ticks off of her and then take it to the vet. If the ticks are left on the dog, they could cause many illnesses. Most commonly, if the dog is covered, it can develop anemia and tick paralysis. Sam

Answer #9

fleas probably or tick get some medication!

Answer #10

ticks you need to burn them.

Hope Puppy gets Better!!!

Answer #11

Ticks!

Answer #12

I think they might be LEECHES!

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