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 […]
Paralysis ticks (Ixodes spp) occur in Australia, largely along the east coast from North Queensland to Victoria. They love warm, humid weather so up north they are a problem all year around, and in NSW they tend to peak in Spring and Summer. The tick latches onto your pet and can affect both dogs and […]
On the East Coast of Australia we have entered the ‘tick season’ which is unofficially spring and summer. However, in warmer areas up north it can be all year around. One type of tick, the paralysis tick, is a big problem along the East Coast of Australia, and if left to feed on your pet […]