1. to remove ticks from (an animal or person)
Usage: transitive verb; often used in veterinary or pest-control contexts

Examples

• The veterinarian will detick the dog after it returns from the woods.
• Farmers detick their cattle regularly during tick season.
• She carefully deticked her child after a hike in the forest.
• The shelter staff detick all rescued animals before adoption.
• You should detick your pet immediately if you find ticks on it.