Canine Ehrlichiosis
Canine Ehrlichiosis is a potentially deadly blood borne disease affecting dog’s. Although it is widespread throughout the world it was only first discovered in Australia in May 2020. Canine Ehrlichiosis…
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Ticks And Tick Paralysis
In Australia there are many parasites that can be harmful to our animals, including Ticks, in particular the potentially life threatening Paralysis Tick. About Ticks Ticks are members of the…
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How To Remove A Tick From Your Dog or Cat
As a pet owner it is important that you know how to remove a tick correctly as they can make pets very sick and even cause death. If you find…
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Ticks In Australia
There are a number of tick species found in Australia that can be harmful to companion animals. Species include the Brown Dog Tick, Bush Tick, Cattle Tick and the most…
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Should I be concerned about my dog catching Ehrlichiosis?
Canine Ehrlichiosis is a potentially fatal disease spread by the Brown Dog Tick. It has only recently been discovered in Australia, starting out in the Northern Territory and Western Australia,…
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How To Check A Dog or Cat For A Tick
In Australia adult ticks are in their highest numbers during the warmer months of August to February, but they can be found throughout the year in some areas. There are…
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myPET Podcast: Canine Ehrlichiosis: A deadly tick-borne disease
This episode explains ehrlichiosis, a serious tick-borne disease newly established in parts of Australia. The discussion covers what the disease is, how it spreads, the regions at highest risk, the…
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myPET Podcast: Ticks and Cats
This episode covers tick prevention in cats, why paralysis ticks are such a serious risk in eastern Australia, and how modern preventatives make protection far easier than in the past.…
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myPET Podcast: Ticks on Dogs: The dangers and prevention
This episode covers tick prevention in dogs, including the different tick species found across Australia, why paralysis ticks remain the most dangerous, and how to choose the right product for…
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