Symptoms Checker
Poison Guide
Locations
Contact Us
Book Now
Menu

Vets for Pets Blog

How to Spot Ticks

Types of Ticks

There are 3 main types of Australian common ticks. These include:
  • Paralysis Tick
  • Bush Tick
  • Brown Dog Tick
Ticks are more likely to occur in warmer months as they need humidity and warm weather to survive.
 
The most efficient way to spot a tick is to brush your hands and fingertips through your pets fur to the skin, for any bumps or unusual textures. Do this from head to toe and make sure to check under your pets collar as the little ticks may be hiding!

Paralysis Ticks

First and foremost if you have any doubts whether your pet has a tick, please contact your nearest vet for any tips, advice and removal of the tick.

Some of the symptoms you will see that arise from paralysis ticks include:

  • wobbly legs, and lack of coordination
  • vomiting or loss of appetite
  • coughing or unusual breathing

Bush Ticks

First and foremost if you have any doubts whether your pet has a tick, please contact your nearest vet for any tips, advice and removal of the tick. Bush ticks can easily be identified by tiny spurs on the head of the tick.

Some of the symptoms you will see that arise from bush ticks include:

  • Skin Irritation
  • Sickness cause by fatal diseases when bitten.

Brown Dog Ticks

First and foremost if you have any doubts whether your pet has a tick, please contact your nearest vet for any tips, advice and removal of the tick. Brown dog ticks are well known for there reddish brown colour and are commonly found in domestics dogs.

Some of the symptoms you will see that arise from brown dog ticks include:

  • Skin Irritation
  • Sickness from anaemia due to excessive blood loss
Book Now
Locations
Book Now

The Vets for your Pets.