{"id":3767,"date":"2022-06-11T06:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-11T00:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/?p=3767"},"modified":"2022-06-10T16:42:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-10T11:12:51","slug":"protect-your-cats-against-tick-paralysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vetsupply.thepethost.com\/protect-your-cats-against-tick-paralysis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Cats Against Tick Paralysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Ticks\nare a common occurrence for Australians across the country. While different\nticks have varying effects on cats’ health, a paralysis tick can be fatal to\npets. Paralysis ticks are a silent but lethal killer, and Australia’s\nenvironment is sadly ideal for their reproduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ticks that cause paralysis can be found throughout the coasts of central and southern Queensland, as well as coastal New South Wales. Paralysis ticks<\/a> can be found all year in the north, whereas in the south, tick season starts in the winter (August) and ends in late April (November). This is not, however, a fixed timeframe. If the winter is milder than typical, tick season may begin earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s\nmore vital than ever to make sure your pets are safe from ticks. Tick paralysis\nis a life-threatening condition that requires immediate veterinarian care. On\nAustralia’s east coast, tick paralysis is one of the most common preventable\ncauses of death in dogs and cats. It’s vital to be aware of paralysis ticks and\nto take proactive measures to safeguard your pets. In this blog, we have compiled\nsome crucial information that every pet parent should be aware of. Read now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where can you find the paralysis\ntick the most?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nparalysis tick can be found from Queensland to New South Wales and down to\nVictoria on Australia’s east coast. Paralysis ticks can also be found in some\ninland places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paralysis ticks prefer to reside in the bush or woodland. Paralysis ticks can be picked up by pets when on vacation at the coast or in a bush\/scrub area, or at home in their backyard or the local area, depending on where they live. Paralysis ticks are usually found on wild animals, however, they can also be found on domestic cats and dogs (and humans too). The season for paralysis ticks lasts from spring to autumn, with the majority of cases occurring in the spring and summer. They can, however, happen at any time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the symptoms of tick\nparalysis in cats?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tick\nparalysis can cause a variety of clinical symptoms in cats, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n