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Ticks on Acid

Ticks on Acid

Ticks on Acid A found and removed 3-4mm tick (when measured across the abdomen) has been attached for around 3 to 4 days and injected enough holocyclotoxin to kill an average size dog though luckily not straight away. The toxin needs to be absorbed by local lymphatics, find its way into the bloodstream, leach out […]

The Dying Season

The Dying Season

The Dying Season The warmest 14 months in recorded history may be increasing our pets’ chances of lethal tick paralysis. We have already seen several tick affected cats and dogs and it is winter! Traditionally, locals started preventatives in September, but climate change may require “all year” prevention especially in high risk localities. Tick Guru […]