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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...

Ticks are a nuisance. They are unsightly parasites that feed on the blood of your pets. Aside from being difficult to remove, they could be infected with diseases that could pass on to your dog or cat.  Prevention is the best solution when it comes to ticks. Here are some tips to help protect your furry ones from them and the diseases they bring, like tick fever , for example. Why Ticks Pose a Danger to Your Pets Tick bites are very irritating and can make dogs very sick. Since ticks suck blood, a large infestation on an animal can cause anemia.  Much worse is the fact that infected ticks are serious disease carriers. Several varieties of ticks can cause serious illness in dogs, but it is the Australian paralysis tick or Ixodes holocyclus that can endanger the life of your pets.  How To Protect Your Pets Ticks can cause skin irritations, allergic reactions, and severe illnesses like tick fever . Luckily, there are ways you can prevent your pets from picking up ticks....