28/10/2026
It’s shaping up to be a particularly bad tick season!
We’ve been seeing an increase in paralysis tick cases at the clinic, with more local pets also needing emergency treatment at AES after hours.
After a warm winter and wet start to spring, ticks are certainly making their presence felt!
Something many owners don’t realise is that ticks can be carried into suburban backyards by possums and bandicoots. Even pets that rarely leave home can be at risk.
Banjo the Labradoodle was all smiles with Nurse Chloe when he came in for his annual flea and paralysis tick prevention injection, providing 12 months of protection. 🐶
Whatever prevention you choose, please keep your pet up to date.
Tick paralysis is life threatening. If your pet shows signs of weakness, wobbliness or breathing difficulties, seek veterinary attention immediately.