This is a moment akin to something you might expect to find in The Jungle Book except instead of a jungle, it's Wyoming. And, instead of monkeys, it's magpies and moose. It's the moment when a magpie just maybe saved the life of his/her moose friend.
I checked with Frontier Veterinary Clinic where Katrina said that in dealing with ticks, the oral medications are fine, but prefers the topical applications.