{"id":1568,"date":"2013-12-25T11:04:12","date_gmt":"2013-12-25T01:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=1568"},"modified":"2014-01-16T11:48:09","modified_gmt":"2014-01-16T01:48:09","slug":"tick-vigilance-urged-for-coming-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theveterinarian.com.au\/?p=1568","title":{"rendered":"Tick vigilance urged for coming holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Romy Feldman. (Picture Bj\u00f8rn Christian T\u00f8rrissen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u201cRoaming Vet\u201d Romy Feldman has advised pet owners to be cautious particularly when taking animals on holiday, as different regions have different pests and treatments needed.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt is important to be informed about the risk in their area and any hot-spots that come about, like tick cases recently reported as coming from Rushcutters Bay Park in Sydney and some parks in the north,\u201d she said.\r\n\r\nFeldman said some key symptoms of tick infestation are wobbliness or weakness in the back legs, difficulty jumping or climbing stairs, loss of appetite or changes in your pet’s bark or meow.\r\n\r\nShe added that symptoms can be easily mistaken for other illnesses, and that the typical first signs are not always present.\r\n\r\n\u201cI’ve had cases where the first sign noticed by the owners was increased effort breathing and the animal was actually getting around without noticeable ataxia,\u201d she said.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe main thing is that owners are educated about the common and uncommon presentations so that if an animal becomes unwell in a tick-prone area they are encouraged to have them checked out at the vet.\u201d\r\n\r\nFeldman said many pet owners are unaware of the potential of ticks to kill their animals.\r\n\r\n\u201cMy feeling is that most pet owners have a vague idea that ticks are about somewhere and can make animals sick but that\u2019s about it,\u201d she said.\r\n\r\n\u201cTragically, it does not hit home until their own or someone close\u2019s pet experiences tick paralysis first hand that the devastation and financial reality of treatment sinks in.\u201d\r\n\r\nShe recommended pet owners comb their animals over a white wet paper towel or white sheet so that flea faeces will dissolve and appear like dark red blood.\r\n\r\nHuman and pet bedding should be washed regularly at 60 degrees to prevent infestation in floor coverings and pet furniture.\r\n\r\nFeldman has been involved in an information campaign about paralysis ticks, and has been instrumental in the creation of a website for pharmaceutical company Bayer, www.theadvantagefamily.com.au.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt would be nice to raise awareness of the fact that paralysis ticks are the most dangerous parasite for dogs on the east coast of Australia,\u201d she said.\r\n\r\n\u201cI think a big problem is they don\u2019t look harmful as dramatic as say a snake or spider, if they were very large and had enormous fangs that would probably help.\u201d\r\n\r\nSAM WORRAD<\/strong>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPicture Bj\u00f8rn Christian T\u00f8rrissen","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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