Basics for the New Opossum Rehabilitator

Make sure the entire tick is removed. Clean area with rubbing alcohol. Kill and dispose of ticks immediately. Capstar® and Advantage® also have flea and tick removers for cats that can be used on opossums. Fly strike: Fly eggs are also commonly found on opossums. Remove the yellow-white fly eggs with a flea comb, toothbrush or tweezers. ................
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