03/11/2026
⚠️IMPORTANT REMINDER TO STAY UP TO DATE WITH YOUR PETS PARASITE PREVENTION ⚠️
Luna recently presented to us after her owner noticed she was particularly sore around her face, especially on one side. She was so uncomfortable that sedation was required to allow us to safely and thoroughly examine her. During our examination, we discovered… a paralysis tick embedded in her lip! 😱
Thankfully, Luna was one of the lucky ones! She was treated with tick antiserum to help neutralise the tick toxin. She also received a full-body clip and thorough tick search to ensure there were no other sneaky ticks hiding!🐾
Paralysis ticks can be extremely dangerous, and their bites can cause progressive paralysis, breathing difficulties and, in severe cases, can be life-threatening. It’s important to remember that paralysis ticks can “hitchhike” on you and then transfer to your animals!
A few important reminders for pet owners:
💙 Check your pets daily for ticks, especially around the face, ears, lips, neck, armpits and between the toes.
💙 Feel through their coat carefully, as ticks can be difficult to spot.
💙 Keep up to date with appropriate tick prevention (especially when travelling to the eastern coast of Australia as that’s where they are commonly found).
💙 If you suspect your pet has a paralysis tick, seek veterinary attention immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms to develop.
We have had 3 paralysis tick cases present to us in the last month or so - being aware and keeping your pet up to date with tick prevention is your best chance to prevent ticks!
