kelpiecuddles Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I just pulled the 4th tick of ME in the last few days. I usually don't get them myself and yet suddenly we have been swamped with them so this is a warning o everyone not to get lax with your tick preventative measures just because it's coming into the colder time of year, they are still very active. I took one off this morning which was a paralysis tick and I suspect had been on me since Sunday and may have been the cause of the nasty headache and lethargy I had for the last two days, since removing it this morning my headache has gradually disappeared whereas even pain killers weren't helping before finding the tick. I am in the Jervis Bay area of NSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 (edited) Thought there would still be plenty about cause it has been so warm for this time of year still. I hate them with a passion, they can cause such havic for such a tiny thing. Hope you are ok kelpie cuddles. Edited May 1, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Yeah I'm fine. I work in a pet supply business and the number of people who have come in talking about stopping their tick treatment 'because it's coming into winter' is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I use it every 2 weeks all year round on my 2 guys, just not worth the risk, is it? Imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash1 Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I'm up near Toowoomba in Queensland, and we've had huge problems with ticks. Just pulled one off a calf yesterday, so the cooler weather is definitely not stopping them. I think the very wet weather, combined with the warm temperatures has caused a huge influx of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I always think I'm being over-protective by keeping my fortnightly advantix all year round, especially as we aren't in a HIGH HIGH tick area, but just a 'normal' tick area. But it's not something I'd take a chance with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Thanks for the heads up! I, too, live on the south coast. Whitney is still wearing her tick collar, but I will Frontline both of them tonight. They are due today anyway, but I was wondering if I shouldn't bother because it's getting cooler. Now I will definitely do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzie Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Yep i live in the Jervis Bay area also, I have still been pulling paralysis ticks off my cat. Im lucky he is immune to them. Im still putting frontline on the dog every two weeks and checking daily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Our cat is indoors but still managed to sneak out last year and nearly died from a tick, you are lucky they don't bother yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBella Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I wish I had seen this warning,,,,, Just lost bruno to a paralysis tick in the Gold Coast. I have never seen a tick before coming from canberra and the first one kills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBella Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I wish I had seen this warning,,,,, Just lost bruno to a paralysis tick in the Gold Coast. I have never seen a tick before coming from canberra and the first one kills Gonna put Bella on 2 wkly advantix for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) OMG Brunobella I'm ever so sorry for your loss It only takes one tick to kill. The first the signs of tick posioning can be so insignificant that they go undetected. A slight change in your dogs bark. A slight wobble in their gait. Please don't blame yourself BB. I have always lived in tick area's & I have missed a tick on occassion while doing their daily tick check. I detest them with a passion. For such a small insect they can cause tremendous heart ache for dog owners. Between them & snakes ,they are both a constant worry. Thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Be kind to yourself. Hugs to you. Edited November 18, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Yes to the Advantix. I do mine every fortnight all year around as there doesn't seem to be an " off season" with them as there was years ago. Daily tick searches are also a must. Just using your finger ttips go all over your dog against the way his coat lies. Also check ears, anus, feet between toes & under stopper on front legs. Edited November 18, 2013 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 BB I'm so sorry how awful for you Ticks are such horrid little things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBella Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Thanks guys. :D Gonna take me a while to get over this..Have to get a new rental in brisbane and then another dog or 27 more.. Dogs are addictive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaS Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 So sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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