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Tick season is back again and pet owners are being warned to look out for their cats and dogs – ABC News
It is the perfect time of year to be out and about in Queensland: blue sunny skies, warm days — but lurking in the shadows for pet owners is the risk of paralysis ticks.
It is the perfect time of year to be out and about in Queensland: blue sunny skies, warm days but lurking in the shadows for pet owners is the risk of paralysis ticks.
Key points:
- Spring is the start of tick season
- Vets recommend using a preventative on pets, rather than relying on searching the animal
- Paralysis ticks can kill dogs and cats, so watch out for a change in your animals
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