Useful article on managing your dog's ticks.

Somehow someone landed on my webpage coming from this article on About.com. I don't find a referring link. I'm still grateful.

Ticks on Dogs - All About Ticks and Dogs: Ticks are an indisputably dreaded enemy – none of us wants to find a tick on our dogs, other pets or ourselves. Besides the obvious “ick” factor, ticks are bad news because they may transmit diseases and even cause anemia or paralysis. As a dog owner, there are some basics you should know about the risks, prevention and removal of ticks. With proper knowledge, you can help protect your dog from the threat of ticks.