Keep Your Dog Safe from Paralysis Ticks
Forget about spiders and snakes – the teeny Paralysis Tick may be the deadliest animal most Australian dogs will cross paths with. As small as just a couple millimeters wide, the Paralysis Tick lives on the East Coast of Australia and carries highly toxic venom. An estimated 10,000 dogs are bitten by Paralysis Ticks each year, and approximately 500 dogs dies annually from Paralysis Tick poisoning, according to researchers at the University of Sydney. Paralysis Ticks infections are highly preventable, however. Make sure you regularly apply your dog’s flea medication, collar or spray, and try to avoid wildlife areas where ticks may be present. Be sure to thoroughly inspect your dog for ticks after any outing in the bush! If you find a Paralysis Tick on your dog, carefully remove it (head first) with a pointy tweezers. Apply as little pressure as is necessary, to avoid squashing the tick and injecting more toxin into your dog’s bloodstream! Make sure you know the signs of tick paralysis and immediately contact your vet if your dog exhibits any of them. A little bit of knowledge about Paralysis Ticks could help you to save your dog’s life, so we’ve put together an infographic detailing the steps you can take to keep your dog safe this summer.
Via: http://top10petinsurance.com.au/paralysis-tick-infographic/