Seita Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I just pulled a paralysis tick off my girl, is there anything in particular that I should be doing now? I think it had only just recently attached itself to her and I have removed it and cleaned the area with an antiseptic. She seems to be fine at the moment but I just want to make sure that she doesn't suffer any adverse affects as a result of the tick. I will be monitoring her for the rest of the night and we will be off the vets if she even so much as pants in a funny way. Does anyone have any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 If she is still normal then just monitor her. The area where the tick was might get infected so do keep it clean etc. If there is any signs of weakness in the back legs, labour breathing or if she becomes lethargic - take her to the vet ASAP. Make sure you go over her thoroughly as there may be more then 1 tick - they can be very hard to find. that everything is ok. We nearly lost our boy recently due to a nasty tick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 Thanks Tilly. I lost a dog to a tick about 5 years ago and am pretty paranoid about them now. I have checked Ella several times now for other ticks and can't find any, she seems to be fine still so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Keep her quiet for a few days too. Ticks can still cause problems once pulled off. It can take a few days for effects to present themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Keep her quiet for a few days too. Ticks can still cause problems once pulled off. It can take a few days for effects to present themselves. Yeah I have her locked inside the house today and will go home and check her a lunch time to make sure she's alright. Is there anything I can give her as a preventative or boost in case she does come down with symptoms in the next few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 she started showing signs of paralysis this morning so we're off the vets now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hope all goes well. Let us know how she is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mym Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Oh, just saw this and it set alarm bells off. They can look good for a day or so before going down hill. The bark is often the first sign of a tick...as the vocal cords get affected by the paralysing and show up early on. Sure hope it all fares well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Please keep us posted. Good thing you are on to it and have her to the vets so quickly. Fingers crossed here for you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 She's at the vets until at least tomorrow evening now but the vet thinks she's got a pretty good chance of pulling through so it's just finger crossed until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 She's at the vets until at least tomorrow evening now but the vet thinks she's got a pretty good chance of pulling through so it's just finger crossed until then. I hope she'll be okay. Horrid creatures are ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC4ME Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hey Nic Ella should be fine it sounds as though you caught it early enough. You will have to keep her quiet for a few weeks so she can recover from both the tick itself and the anti serum. Fingers crossed for you both for a speedy recovery. BC4ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hey NicElla should be fine it sounds as though you caught it early enough. You will have to keep her quiet for a few weeks so she can recover from both the tick itself and the anti serum. Fingers crossed for you both for a speedy recovery. BC4ME Thanks Marie, I will definitely be keeping her quiet which is just about impossible but I will do my best. Unfortunately this ends her trialling and showing for the rest of the year (just as she comes back into coat too!!). I did everything I could for her over the past few days as well just in case it came to this so hopefully I've done enough to help her get through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Good luck with Ella. I found a paralysis tick on my dog last year, it was half fed when I removed. Luckily my dog never showed symptoms. Is Ella at the vets now? Is she showing any symptoms? I never had to take my dog to the vets. I called them and told them I found a tick and they only wanted to see her if she started showing symptoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Laffi - yes she's at the vets now. I took her there first thing this morning when her back legs started going wobbly. I had hoped that she wouldn't get affected by the tick as I thought I'd got it off in time but apparently not. She was showing first stage symptoms this morning so I rushed her to the vets who think she should pull through. But you just never know so I am trying to be positive but realistic at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Sent you best wishes on the BC thread - then checked here to see if there was later news. Let us know how she goes, won't you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just spoke with the vet clinic and she's on the mend. Hopefully she'll be able to come home tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Oh, that is such good news. You'll be able to sleep tonight - though you'll sleep much better when she's home with you again. What a good thing that you got on to it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 healing vibes coming your girl's way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laffi Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Just spoke with the vet clinic and she's on the mend. Hopefully she'll be able to come home tomorrow. Awesome news!!!! will keep my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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