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Paralysis Tick - Nasty &
Fatal
Tick paralysis is one of the most serious threats to pets in Brisbane, with the paralysis tick delivering a potent neurotoxin that can rapidly impair a pet’s nervous system, including its ability to breathe.
Without prompt intervention, tick paralysis has a high fatality rate, and treatment—while available—is intensive, costly, and does not always guarantee a full recovery. Prevention is the key to keeping your pet safe from paralysis ticks.
Keeping Your Pet Safe From Paralysis Ticks
Greenslopes Family Vet accesses highly effective tick preventatives. Medications including isoxazoline class (e.g., Bravecto, Nexgard, and Simparica) come in a variety of forms, from monthly or three-monthly chews to six-monthly spot-ons, and the latest annual injectable option—Bravecto Quantum—which we strongly recommend for its reliability and ease of administration. Regular tick checks are essential, as no treatment offers 100% protection.
From as early as eight weeks of age, puppies and kittens should begin a monthly tick preventative regimen, with longer-acting options becoming available as they grow.
Daily Physical Tick Search
Greenslopes Family Vet focuses on prevention. You can help keep your pet safe from paralysis ticks with a simple daily routine. If your pet has been in high-risk areas such as bushland or coastal regions, running your hands over your pet’s body paying close attention to the head, neck, and under the collar, can help detect ticks before they cause serious harm. Early detection and prevention remain the best strategies in safeguarding pets from this life-threatening condition.