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Pet owner’s plea after dog given tick prevention treatment rushed to vet paralysed
McMaster rushed Boba — a Blue Heeler x Labrador x Staffy — to the vet where he was given a lifesaving antiserum to neutralise ...
Aussies warned after dog owner's deadly discovery leads to $1,700 bill
An Aussie woman is warning other pet owners after an alleged misconception about tick treatment left her with a hefty $1,700 ...
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The Most Dangerous Animals In Australia & What To Do If You See Them
The Australian paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is responsible for most tick illnesses in Australia and can cause paralysis by injecting neurotoxins into its host. They are more dangerous to ...
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A Case of Ascending Paralysis: the Signs and Symptoms of Tick Paralysis
After the tick was removed, the patient improved, indicating a diagnosis of tick paralysis (TP). The tick should be grasped with blunt, angled forceps as close as possible to the skin and to the ...
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How can I protect my dog or cat from tick paralysis?
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