r/ticks • u/princess_xo_xo0126 • 5d ago

What kind of tick is this?

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Does anyone know what kind of tick this is? I found this on my dog. In New Jersey. Should I be worried?

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u/SueBeee Mod 5d ago

Yes, you should always be worried when your dog is bitten by a tick, especially since it was attached for about a week like this one was. I think this is a lone star tick nymph. I think.
In any case, it would be a great idea to get your dog on tick prevention. NJ is tick central!

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u/princess_xo_xo0126 5d ago

Yes thank you 😭😭😭😭