Did you know?
You can protect your dog for 12 months from fleas & paralysis ticks with one single dose?
Now that’s peace of mind
Did you know?
You can protect your dog for 12 months from fleas & paralysis ticks with one single dose?
Now that’s peace of mind
Ask your local Fur Life Vet about …
The first and only flea & paralysis tick injection that provides year long protection for your dog.
No more forgetting the chews or worrying about your dog spitting them out. No more messy spot-ons or making sure you applied it correctly through the coat to your dog’s skin.
Trust your local Fur Life Vet to provide your dog with year long protection and you can say goodbye to pesky fleas living in your home and take the risk out of your dog enjoying the great outdoors.
Did you know fleas and paralysis ticks can be found in Australia year-round? That’s right, they never take a break…
With Spring’s arrival, there’s a spike in flea and paralysis tick activity as pet owners embark on more outdoor adventures, increasing their pets’ exposure to these nasty critters. That’s why it’s crucial to stay ahead with preventive measures.
BRAVECTO provides long-lasting protection against fleas and paralysis ticks, making it easy to protect your cat or dog wherever they may go.
Speak to your Fur Life Vet today about BRAVECTO’s long-lasting treatment option that’s only available from your vet clinic!
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Learn More about Ticks and Fleas below
Protect your pet from Ticks
These parasites are not only uncomfortable for your pet, but if left untreated can cause very serious health problems and can be potentially fatal. Get to know the parasites that your pet is at risk from and learn how to properly protect them.
What types of ticks are common in Australia?
Check out below that will help you in identifying the Paralysis tick from other tick types commonly found on dogs in Australia.
Paralysis Tick
Cattle Tick
Bush Tick
Brown Dog Tick
Common signs of Tick Paralysis:
WEAKNESS
If your pet is a little unsteady or wobbly in the legs, it could be a sign of Tick Paralysis.
VOMITING OR RETCHING
Dogs and cats will vomit from time to time but if you notice that your pet is vomiting more than a couple times a day – visit your Fur Life Vet immediately.
CHANGE OF BARK OR MEOW
If the pitch or volume of your pet’s voice is altered in a significant way, this could also point to a tick.
DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR COUGHING
Dogs will often pant heavily if they are affected by a Paralysis Tick. Listen for loud breathing and coughing.
Where to find ticks in your pet.
If ticks are attached near the eyes they can make the eyelids paralysed and stop blinking which can cause eyes to dry out and become damaged. Because the tick toxin also causes weakness and dilation to the food pipe, affected dogs and cats may retch and regurgitate their food, water or just frothy fluid. One serious complication of this is aspiration of fluid or food into the lungs which causes pneumonia.
Affected dogs and cats also may have difficulty swallowing which can cause fluid to build up in the mouth and throat which can make them choke. Tick paralysis also often causes difficulty breathing. If the paralysis becomes too advanced and the muscles involved with breathing become too weak, the dog or cat may not be able to breath sufficiently or at all.
Tick paralysis is progressive and potentially fatal.
Call into our clinic to talk to our reception staff about the best tick prevention for your pets today. Prevention is better than a cure.
Check out the infographic below, which will help you find those pesky little creatures.
Fleas love warmer weather…and your pet.
Rather unhelpfully, the warm weather brings yet another unexpected challenge and one that will make plenty of pet owners shudder: fleas are well and truly thriving.
What are fleas?
Fleas are one of those pests that pet parents don’t even want to think about. However, it is important to know about these pesky creatures and how to avoid an infestation of your pet, and potentially your home. Fleas are tiny, dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets. They can jump up to 150 times their own length, making the transfer of fleas between your pets difficult to prevent. Their remarkable jumping skills also allow them to transit easily from surrounding environments to your pet.
Common symptoms your pet might have a flea allergy include:
Bleeding rashes
Biting at skin
Clawing
Hair loss
Constant scratching
Skin rash
Small red or pink bumps on the skin