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Paralysis Tick Alert

Paralysis Tick Alert

Tick, Tick, Tick………BOOM Milton Village Vet has treated multiple tick paralysed patients over Winter. Even more worrying, are the large number of juvenile paralysis ticks owners are finding on their pets. Erroneously called “bush ticks”, most are the larval [6 legged] and nymph [8 legged] stages of the paralysis tick. Bush or Paralysis Tick? These […]

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 […]