Part of tick stuck in - please help

Hi all, I was wondering if someone could give me some advice. My dog had a tick on an eye brow and I tried to remove it with tweezers but it broke. It is now dead but a portion is still attached and the dog wouldn’t stay still to let me remove the remaining part. The area is not sore and does not create discomfort. Should I go to the vet and get the dog sedated to remove it or can I leave it there and let the skin reject it naturally after time? thank you

Hello!  How frustrating. I don't think there's any need to panic at this stage, but it's important that you let your vet know. Ticks can be difficult to remove and the secret is to apply a little pressure for a long time, to prevent snapping.  However, this is easier to say then to do and we would advise getting your vet to show you how to do this.  If a tick has been attached and it was carrying Lymes disease, there is already chance of Lymes disease having been transferred in that time.  However, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk;  your vet will let you know about any steps they recommend and at what point they recommend them, and also any signs to look for (e.g. target lesions).  They should also be able to advise you regarding preventative tick treatment, in order to stop ticks from attaching again in the future. Please be aware that if a tick attaches itself to your dog, you may also be at risk - so make sure you check any vulnerable spots of yourself e.g. your ankles. All the best. https://vethelpdirect.com/vetblog/2017/09/04/tick-bites-dangerous-realise/

Regarding the foreign body left behind, it will come out on its own as the skin 'pushes' out small foreign bodies; rather it is any spread of disease I am concerned about.

Thank you so much for your response Liz. The tick attached to my dog a couple of days ago max. Can I get the vet to test for Lyme now or should I wait?

The reason why I ask is because I’m on holiday till the end of the week but if waiting could make things worse I’d rather find a vet here while still on holiday. The dog has no signs of lethargy or any other symptoms, she’s actually very energetic :)

Hello!  Lyme's is often a delayed thing - the infectious agent has to travel through the pet - but starting antibiotic treatment before that may be advantageous.  I think the correct thing to do in this situation (I can't make clinical decisions on your vets' behalf) would be to call your own vets emergency service (or practice if they're open) and ask what they would recommend.

You could tell them your location.