Penned by Dr Claire Jenkins, Founder and CEO at VetChat As the temperature continues to rise across Australia and we move towards the summer months, it’s more than just surfers and beachgoers who become more active. So too does one of our most prolific parasites, the tick. Specifically, between the months of October and March […]
Paralysis ticks – scientifically known as Ixodes holocyclus pose a significant threat to pets, primarily along Australia’s east coast, spanning from North Queensland to Victoria. Thriving in warm, humid climates, these ticks are a year-round concern in the north and peak during spring and summer in New South Wales and northern Victoria. Recognising the signs […]