The Tick…

Josh complained of a bump on his head this evening. He stated matter of fact, that it had been there since Friday on the bus ride home, and he was sick of it itching.  Mom went in for a closer inspection to find a tick had latched on just above his hairline. After some initial hibbie-jebbies, Mom went after it with a pair of tweezers. We used the following video as guidance…

It was in vain… We ended up severing the head even with “slow and steady” pressure. Josh wasn’t to thrilled with the notion of a tick’s head still embedded in his head, particularly after being ribbed about his brain oozing out and that he would start barking and scratching with his hind legs. Mom put everyone to bed making Boog & Dad head to the Dr’s in the AM.

Update: The Doc says all is well and the chances of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever are pretty slim. Also said the tick’s head would work its way out. Basically to keep our eye on things, but not much reason to be concerned. When I told Boog to let us know if he had the urge to start barking, he looked at me and said “There are a lot of things wrong with you”… Not sure what that means, but I think everything is going to be fine.

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