In order to prevent the spread of illnesses brought on by the parasites, the spray was very necessary. In the event that the ticks were removed manually, the wounds would be more likely to become infected, which would result in even more serious complications. His saviors were aware that they needed to approach with caution, particularly because Toby was only a puppy at the time; he was small, frail, and already weakened as a result of the infection. They stated that once the spray had completed its task, the ticks would fall off on their own, hence preventing the possibility of unpleasant sores and further difficulties during the process.