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What you need to know about paralysis ticks

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Several types of ticks breed in Australia, but the paralysis tick is an exception that can threaten the life of your dear pet. The tick season is between August and March, and during this time, the female tick is most active. Here are three easy as well as .important steps that you can take as a pet owner to avoid paralysis tick bites; Prevention: Prevention is better than cure, and this holds for the Paralysis Tick . For pets that had not washed for more than a month, you need to apply Fipronil spray generously over their neck and body. Inspect the head region carefully for signs of ticks. If the fipronil spray is used, it will prevent ticks from attaching to your pet’s fur to a large degree, and your pet can be protected against tick fever . Check often: Tick paralysis in dogs in Sydney is attributed to the carelessness of the owner. Search your pet’s coat every day to see if any ticks are attached during the tick season. It will be of help if your dog’s skin can be clipped during t...

Pet sitting or Pet Boarding: Which Should You Choose?

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When you plan a holiday or a visit abroad, you may not always be able to take your pet along with you. So what can you do to make sure your pet is comfortable? While pet sitting was still an option, most places in Australia now offer pet boarding too. What you choose depends on your pet. While it may be confusing to decide which to choose, here is a quick guide to pet sitting and pet boarding to help you make the right choice.  Pet Sitting Pet sitting is usually done in two ways. One is when the pet lives with your friend or family member while you are away. The other requires someone familiar with the pet to visit your home just to play, clean, and feed the little thing every day while. If you are going for the pet sitting option, you must let that trusted person know of the vets near me in case of any problems. The contact details of the should also be made available to the career. As compared to a cat boarding service , cats, more than dogs, prefer to be sat at home. They get t...