Know the symptoms of tick paralysis. Seek immediate help
Ticks are external parasites that begin their life by attaching themselves to the skin of various animals and sucking the blood out of them. Apart from dogs, they can also suck the blood of humans and other animals. There are several types of ticks found in Australia. The paralysis tick is a particularly nasty parasite, and it can cause a lot of complications in animals and humans. 6 signs of tick paralysis that you should be aware of: Changes in behaviour The most common way to spot tick paralysis is sudden behavioural changes in the pet. The animal may start limping, seem to be in a lot of pain, become unusually restless or aggressive, and show abnormal tiredness. While some of the changes are normal for animals suffering from tick paralysis, your animal will show other symptoms as well. Muscle weakness While your dog might be in pain, he would move or try to scratch or bite the affected area. However, after a while, the dog will lose both its reflexes and the ability to move its mu...