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Preventing Tick Fever in Dogs

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‘Ixodes holocyclus’ , the term sounds frightening, yes; it is the name of a parasite that causes tick poisoning in dogs and cats. Your dogs can be affected mildly or severely depending upon the circumstances. It must be treated immediately if you want to save your pet from further complications. What to do if you notice ticks on your pet Tick fever is caused by a bacteria carried by specific tick species called ‘ Ixodes holocyclus ’ . Tick fever can be diagnosed and treated effectively. Adopt the following steps if you happen to notice ticks on your pet. Do not panic; remain calm and ensure that your pet remains calm. If possible, try removing the tick with your fingernails from your pet. However, be careful not to crush the tick while doing so. Get in touch with the veterinary surgeon as soon as possible, even though it may be outside visiting hours. Delaying a visit to the vet is not advisable. You are bound to get medical help in some hospitals open for 24x7 days. Avoid trying to ...

4 Tips to Protect Your Pets from Tick Fever in Sydney

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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....