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Ticks: The Essential Summer Gold Coast Guide
There are 3 MAIN species of ticks in Australia:
Brown tick,
Bush tick
Paralysis tick.
To help you know what to look for, click on the link:
How does my pet get ticks?
In Queensland – ticks are an all year-round threat to your pet. But even more so in the warmer months October – March.
Ticks host on cats and dogs – so please check your cat if it is an outdoor cat.
Ticks are found more commonly around the Gold Coast in bushland, scrubby coastal areas, grassy areas, rainforest areas and in shrubbery and humid garden areas. They seek a host to latch onto and wait for an animal to walk past so they can climb onto their coat and crawl across their skin to find the best place to attach themselves and feed.
How to check your pet for ticks
- Gently feel through your pets coat for any lumps or bumps.
- Particularly check their ears and neck as well as legs, between/under their paws, their chest, back, belly and tail. If you feel something abnormal but are struggling to see what it may be, part the fur to have a better look.
- Ensure you are checking thoroughly under collars, bandanas or any other accessories.
If a tick is found it must be removed as soon as possible.
- Using tweezers grab the tick by its mouth/head and twist and pull.
- Keep the tick in a sealed container to help identify what it is and
- Call us for veterinary medical attention (07) 5662 1234.
Good to know Tip:
Check for multiple ticks as it is likely there may be more than one.
Symptoms
- Dilated pupils
- Loss of appetite or vomiting
- Increased salivation
- Coughing or laboured breathing
- A change in voice, usually quieter or at a different frequency
- Difficulty walking straight or wobbly legs
- Collapse or lethargic behaviour
Prevent ticks from biting your pet
- Check your pet daily, especially if they are outdoors throughout the day.
- Use a tick prevention treatment such as Nexgard or Bravecto
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