Explanation should include

• tick-prevention methods (e.g., oral medications, topical treatments, tick-repellent collars)
• the importance of wearing gloves to avoid touching ticks and reducing risk of zoonotic exposure
• standard steps in the tick-removal process, including grasping the tick close to the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pulling upward with steady pressure
• standard procedures for tick disposal, such as sealing in a plastic bag, placing in alcohol, or following clinic biohazard protocols.

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why is it important to wear gloves when removing a tick?
• What is Lyme disease? Why is it dangerous? What precautions can be taken to avoid contracting it? What other diseases can animals contract from ticks?
• What should be done if the head of the tick remains in the skin when the rest of the tick is removed?