21/10/2026
PARALYSIS TICK RISK IS CURRENTLY AT EXTREME LEVELS ON THE CENTRAL COAST
Signs of tick paralysis are:
Drooling
Lethargy
Wobbly legs
Vomiting
Ragged breathing and coughing
Change in bark or meow
Your pet may also collapse.
Symptoms can develop quickly and often worsen over 24-72 hours.
If inexperienced do not try to remove the tick yourself, seek immediate vet treatment. Squeezing the body of the tick can cause more toxin to be injected into the pet’s body.
Ensure all pets are on a quality tick treatment program.
Check all pets regularly
Central Coast veterinarians are urging pet owners to stay alert, following a spate of tick presentat