{"id":212,"date":"2017-08-14T09:32:54","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T09:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetvetcare.com\/blog\/?p=212"},"modified":"2025-02-27T10:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T10:39:18","slug":"paralysis-tick-infection-in-dogs-knowledge-about-symptoms-and-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetvetcare.improvepetcare.com\/paralysis-tick-infection-in-dogs-knowledge-about-symptoms-and-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Paralysis Tick Infection In Dogs \u2013 Knowledge About Symptoms And Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As you all must be aware of the fact that ticks possess more threat to dogs than fleas. Ticks are carrier for serious diseases and infections. An infected tick\u2019s bite to your pet may create havoc and induce unmanageable pain. The sufferings are very hard to witness and you become paralysed on what to do next or how to handle a situation like this. The answer to this question lies in the depth of knowing what exactly happened to your dog. Amongst many lethal diseases, Tick Paralysis is our major concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living in Australia means encountering bizarre species of insects and animals, huge and small, harmless and yet lethal at the same time. Tick is also a tiny parasite, which can be more specialised into the type of its species depending on the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Paralysis ticks are usually found on the eastern part of Australian continent and are a serious threat to the pets residing there. Pets easily become hosts to these pests as they release toxins to which the dogs and cats are vulnerable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most common found symptoms of tick paralysis in pets are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Primary Signs of Tick Paralysis in Pets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Vomiting<\/li>
Fast heart rate<\/li>
Low muscle tone<\/li>
Not eating properly<\/li>
Excessive drooling<\/li>
Change in barking tone of the dog<\/li>
Lethargy<\/li>
Difficulty in movement<\/li>
Paralysis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
The signs may differ with the severity of the tick\u2019s bite and the spread of toxin in the pet\u2019s body. If you are suspecting any signs of paralysis ticks on your pet immediately rush him to a vet. If you know how to remove a tick, do it patiently and slowly so as not to infect the pet further and spread the poison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The treatment of the paralysis tick is uncomplicated. As soon as all the ticks are removed from the pet\u2019s body, its effect disappears. If the signs reflect a severe stage, the treatment may be more than just removal of ticks. For a better well-being of the pet, let the vet treat him as required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although after a time being when you will be habituated with the fact that your surroundings are full of ticks carrying harmful diseases; precautions will rescue your pet from further re-infestations. Precautionary treatments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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