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Problem With Tick Paralysis In Dogs
December 12th, 2009
The ticks produce a poisonous substance that affects mammals like dogs and causes paralysis and in that sense, it is not the ticks that are affected but the dogs.
This toxin is released into the blood stream of the dog when the tick bites causing muscular weakness.
It can vary depending on what kind of dog you have, as not all dogs or mammals are affected by ticks, and even some animals only have their hind limbs affected.
Due to the variation in the kind of effect the toxin produces, certain mammals will suffer from total paralysis and may even die due to difficulty in breathing.
By knowing about the different kind of paralysis that is caused by the ticks in different mammals, you can prevent things from becoming worse by quickly taking out the ticks and casting them away.
Read on to discover how you can easily prevent a deadly situation for your pooch…
Tick Paralysis Indications
Usually the signs will start 5-7 days after the tick has actually bit your dog, but it will usually take a few tick bites simultaneously in order for paralysis to actually begin occurring.
When you notice your pet becoming weak and having problems moving his hind limbs, you can be sure that he has been bitten by ticks.
Other signs are when the pet experiences problems to chew, swallow or even breathe though there may not be other symptoms like fever or shivering exhibited by your pet.
Since death can occur within hours from respiratory failure, because of the muscle paralysis caused, it is absolutely critical that you check for these signs.
Analysis
Paralysis is normally diagnosed depending on the symptoms and the condition of the dog at that time.
It also can depend on the seasons of the year, but rapid recovery occurs the instance that the ticks are removed.
Constantly checking whether your pet has any ticks on specific regions of the body is a good way of being careful, even though you may feel that you will be able to detect any symptoms of paralysis from his behavior.
Treatments
There is a simple treatment for the issue, and that consists of removing any and all ticks.
Generally, the dog will recover quickly once the ticks are removed, but in some cases, you may have to consult the veterinarian.
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The injection of an antitoxin is another remedy for quick recovery.