
Tick Paralysis: What Every Local Pet Owner Should Know
In many parts of Australia, paralysis ticks can cause life threatening illness, especially in dogs. Cats are also at risk, and symptoms can be harder to spot.
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In many parts of Australia, paralysis ticks can cause life threatening illness, especially in dogs. Cats are also at risk, and symptoms can be harder to spot.

Dogs and cats do not cool down the way humans do. Dogs mainly rely on panting, and cats are experts at hiding discomfort until they’re really struggling.

Many pets keep eating even when their mouth is sore. So owners assume everything’s fine, while their pet is basically powering through.