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Tick bites are notoriously difficult to spot. That's because ticks have a trick up their sleeves. When they bite you, the tick saliva acts as a painkiller, numbing the area so you don't feel it.

For those preferring traditional methods, a £12.97 dog collar that targets both ticks and fleas is a viable option. In contrast, spot treatments are up for grabs at PetsAtHome starting from £7.

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Squeeze all the liquid in the tube onto one spot of your dog's skin ... t tolerate topical or oral flea and tick preventives. The collar is nongreasy, odor-free, lightweight, and adjustable ...