13/11/2024
🐾 Meet Rufus, Our Brave Fighter! 🐾
Today we want to share Rufus’s journey—a delightful and charming pup who came to us with sudden symptoms of ataxia (loss of coordination) and a quiet, hoarse bark a couple of weeks ago. After a close examination, we discovered the culprit: a paralysis tick near his trachea.
Paralysis ticks are incredibly dangerous because their toxin attacks the nervous system, causing progressive paralysis. In Rufus’s case, it was so close to his trachea that it compromised his ability to breathe and bark. Without urgent treatment, his life was at risk.
But thanks to the quick actions of his amazing owners and our team, Rufus received the antivenom and intensive care, spending a few days in hospital to monitor his progress. With his dedicated family by his side, Rufus is now on the road to a full recovery, regaining his strength day by day.
As tick season is upon us, it’s a great reminder to stay proactive. A once-yearly injectable preventive like Bravecto Quantum offers year-round protection from ticks and fleas, so you can enjoy peace of mind and keep your pets safe. Let’s keep our fur friends protected and thriving! ❤️🐶