29/08/2024
天氣回暖，寄生蟲如蜱蟲開始活躍。狗主記得做好驅蟲工作，以防意外！
7 paralysis ticks found on 1 pet at SASH North Ryde this past week.
1 unfed, 5 partially fed, 1 fully engorged.
This pet was one of many patients presenting with signs of tick paralysis.
Paralysis ticks are deadly to pets.
Although a risk year round, as the warmer weather returns, the number of pets affected by paralysis ticks sky rockets.
Is your pet up-to-date with parasite prevention? Speak to your local vet about the best option based on your pets circumstances. In-conjunction with parasite prevention, remember to perform daily tick searches over your pet by, by running your fingers gently through their fur, from their head to their tail.
Signs of tick paralysis include weakness, incoordination, collapse, vomiting, retching, breathing difficulty and/or change in bark or meow.
SASH Emergency is here for your beloved pet, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you find a paralysis tick on your pet, get in touch with our team.
