Ticks can be a problem for dogs and cats year-round, but particularly during the warmer seasons when our pets are likely spending lots of time outdoors and ticks are more active.

What symptoms do ticks cause?

Pets can be affected by several different species of tick.

LUCKILY IN ALBANY, WE DO NOT SEE PARALYSIS TICKS!  Paralysis ticks occur in bushy coastal areas along the eastern seaboard of Australia, from north Queensland to eastern Victoria and can cause paralysis and death.

Other types of ticks, found all across Australia, include the brown dog tick, the cattle tick, and the bush tick. These ticks do not cause paralysis, but rather localised skin irritation where they attach. However, in some regions of Australia, these ticks can also carry and transmit dangerous diseases such as ehrlichiosis, which is present in northern parts of Western Australia.

How can I protect my pet from ticks?
We recommend year-round protection against ticks for all at-risk pets. Have a chat with our knowledgeable team for personalised advice on the safest and most effective tick prevention product options for your pet.

Whilst veterinary-strength tick prevention products are highly effective, they are not 100% guaranteed to prevent tick-related diseases. Therefore, it’s also important that owners of pets in known tick areas learn to tick-search their pet daily (particularly during the warmer months of the year) and how to remove ticks. Here is a video demonstrating a good tick search and removal technique, but please ask our team if you are still unsure.

Lastly, if you notice any suspicious signs of unwellness in your pet, it’s always best to have them checked promptly by one of our vets.

Give ticks the flick this summer!