Paralysis ticks can be fatal for dogs and cats but data-driven science is helping predict the future risk
One in 10 pets don't survive tick bites, but new research is helping owners and vets anticipate how dangerous the upcoming season will be. "When these ticks feed, they suck blood — they inject a whole range of compounds to help them feed," Professor Barker said. " "The intensity of the tick paralysis season is all about the weather," Professor Barker said. Locality When tick season peaks Cairns and Innisfail August to September South-east Queensland September to October Sydney October to November Sureiyan Hardjo, a criticalist vet at Sinnamon Park's Animal Referral Hospital in Brisbane's south-west, said it "always gets busier" at this time of year, so he's interested to see how the research can help clinics respond accordingly. Professor Barker encouraged vigilance throughout tick season, urging owners to keep an eye out for changes to their pet's tone and colouring.
Keep a close eye on your pets — it's peak paralysis tick season and they're killers
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