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Brown ticks, widely distributed across the continent, are carriers of \u003Cb\u003EEhrlichiosis\u003C\/b\u003E, a bacterial disease that can prove fatal to dogs if left untreated. The disease is particularly prevalent in northern Australia and has been spreading rapidly southwards in both \u003Cb\u003EWestern Australia \u003C\/b\u003E(WA) and \u003Cb\u003EQueensland\u003C\/b\u003E (QLD), with the \u003Cb\u003ENorthern Territory\u003C\/b\u003E (NT) being considered endemic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws\/s1620\/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"848\" data-original-width=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws\/s16000\/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESymptoms and Risks \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDogs bitten by infected ticks can display a range of symptoms, from fever to bleeding from the nose. Without prompt treatment, the disease can progress rapidly, leading to severe consequences, including death. As temperatures rise, the spread of Ehrlichiosis is becoming more pronounced, necessitating increased awareness and preventative measures. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProtective Measures for Your Pooch \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETo safeguard your furry companions during travels, it is strongly recommended to treat dogs for ticks, both internally and externally. The use of tick repellent collars or treatments, with\u003Ci\u003E Seresto\u003C\/i\u003E collars being recommended, can be an effective preventive measure. It is crucial to act swiftly as the disease can develop within hours of a tick bite. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EEducate Yourself about Ehrlichiosis in Dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETravellers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the comprehensive information available on the web page titled ‘\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity- trade\/pests-diseases-weeds\/animal\/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEhrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E’. [1] This resource provides a thorough understanding of the condition, its symptoms, and the current spread of Ehrlichiosis across Australia. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMinimising the Spread and Protecting Our Dogs \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile the disease has not yet reached the southern regions of Australia, the rapid pace of its spread demands heightened awareness and proactive measures. Dog owners are advised to \u003Cb\u003Eavoid bushy areas\u003C\/b\u003E, opting for parks with short grass as safer spaces for their dogs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAct Now and Save Lives \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWith the risk of tick-borne diseases on the rise, it is incumbent upon dog owners to take immediate and proactive steps to protect their canine companions. By understanding the risks, staying informed, and adopting preventive measures, we can collectively minimise the further spread of Ehrlichiosis and ensure the safety and well-being of our beloved dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ewritten by \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Karen Hedberg\u003C\/b\u003E BVSc\u003C\/i\u003E, \u003Cb\u003EDecember 2023\u003C\/b\u003E for \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dogsnsw.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EDogs NSW\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReference:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1] 'Ehrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF' -\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity-trade\/pests-diseases-weeds\/animal\/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ehttps:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.au\/biosecurity- trade\/pests-diseases-weeds\/animal\/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 12th December 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/06\/preventing-spread-of-ehrlichiosis-in.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EPreventing the Spread of Ehrlichiosis in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; 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font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinDEFSc5bHaDBjkyEUicMjaoiG8-OnFWyAGC5JiWWqOVHnuqlXMOZbiYzsrO4QJg-8_NMle0KquUHgrK_T3ou6dy_zLBX6mGwwvgCD7SN85OjK-p0Gc-tranMr9W1F6OUxgH1u8Pwzmw6F6l3zBUvL1Aru9fRJIa5Jgv4D6whdbP1bl3h5rfVpFKGwD0M\/s1850\/National_Tick_Awareness_Month_August_2023_Australia%20-%20Paralysis%20Tick%20engorged%20with%20dog's%20blood%20close-up.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEinDEFSc5bHaDBjkyEUicMjaoiG8-OnFWyAGC5JiWWqOVHnuqlXMOZbiYzsrO4QJg-8_NMle0KquUHgrK_T3ou6dy_zLBX6mGwwvgCD7SN85OjK-p0Gc-tranMr9W1F6OUxgH1u8Pwzmw6F6l3zBUvL1Aru9fRJIa5Jgv4D6whdbP1bl3h5rfVpFKGwD0M\/s16000\/National_Tick_Awareness_Month_August_2023_Australia%20-%20Paralysis%20Tick%20engorged%20with%20dog's%20blood%20close-up.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWarning for pet owners with new research revealing deadly tick paralysis occurs all year-round \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVets call on dog owners to stay up to date with tick prevention to reduce potentially costly, and potentially fatal, consequences.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EVets are urging pet owners to be compliant with tick prevention after a new study published in the \u003Ci\u003EInternational Journal for Parasitology\u003C\/i\u003E found \u003Cb\u003Eparalysis tick cases are seen all year-round\u003C\/b\u003E (including throughout the winter months)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[1]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E. The study found that there are significant variations in the peak season of tick paralysis by region. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EReporting on data from 22,840 cases of tick paralysis in dogs and cats from four regions along the east coast of Australia over a period of up to 19 years, results revealed that \u003Cb\u003Ethe peak season of tick paralysis starts earlier in in the north\u003C\/b\u003E than in the south. It also uncovered that \u003Cb\u003EVictoria had two peak seasons of tick paralysis\u003C\/b\u003E, while other regions only had one. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe new findings come as the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EAustralian Paralysis Tick Advisory Panel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, which consists of veterinary and scientific experts, once again looks to put a spotlight on the dangers of deadly paralysis ticks with the start of the annual\u003Cb\u003E National Tick Awareness Month for Pets (August 1 -31)\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAuthor of the study, Professor Stephen Barker, \u003Ci\u003EUniversity of Queensland\u003C\/i\u003E, says, “While it is known that there are peak seasons for tick paralysis, the study reminds us that cases still occur outside the traditional high-risk period in spring and early summer – cases are seen year-round, including during the cooler winter months. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“This finding further validates the call for dog owners to be compliant with \u003Cb\u003Eusing an effective tick control product all year-round\u003C\/b\u003E. People living in non-paralysis tick zones should also remain vigilant, especially when travelling with their pet,” Professor Barker said. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EDespite the impact of paralysis ticks on Australian pets, there is still a lot that is poorly understood about these parasites.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpntGv1T1CnQYbZXWoEirv4fT-ePQnpprw22LnvtjMLlLwo69SNoUK9NbLY97vVZp9VN6QFNCGgX70fpG9w5KW1TvlMTfQ5oqOe9ceWJw4mQzdnPs69PmuaIh7i38R0kq9_tNF-Z6Pg0kBmFdqZDJo2axsco_15ACK9iT2FvMHhlNl2gtzyf8xXsjuTE8\/s636\/August_2023_National_Tick_Awareness_Month_in_Australia%20-%20map%20with%20different%20types%20of%20ticks%20and%20geographical%20spread.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"376\" data-original-width=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpntGv1T1CnQYbZXWoEirv4fT-ePQnpprw22LnvtjMLlLwo69SNoUK9NbLY97vVZp9VN6QFNCGgX70fpG9w5KW1TvlMTfQ5oqOe9ceWJw4mQzdnPs69PmuaIh7i38R0kq9_tNF-Z6Pg0kBmFdqZDJo2axsco_15ACK9iT2FvMHhlNl2gtzyf8xXsjuTE8\/s16000\/August_2023_National_Tick_Awareness_Month_in_Australia%20-%20map%20with%20different%20types%20of%20ticks%20and%20geographical%20spread.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EParalysis ticks are parasites that live by feeding on blood. As they feed, they inject dogs with a neurotoxin, and this can cause signs of paralysis. Complacency with tick prevention can cost dog owners tens of thousands of dollars, and \u003Cb\u003Esome dogs will die from tick paralysis despite the best veterinary care\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EHowever, in positive news, new data on owner compliance with using tick prevention over the past 12 months shows there’s been an increase across the eastern seaboard from 43% to 54%\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E[2]\u003Cspan\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIn NSW, compliance has increased from 51% to 54%, including Sydney up from 51% to 54% and Northern Regional NSW from 51% to 62%. In QLD, compliance amongst dog owners increased from 45% to 49%. Brisbane grew 46% to 60%, Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast 55% to 68% and Regional QLD from 38% to 49%. And, in Victoria, a state found to have two tick seasons, compliance increased significantly going from 30% to 53%. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ECommenting on the compliance of Australian dog owners with tick prevention, Professor Barker says “We’ve seen a strong increase in dog owner compliance with tick prevention across the eastern seaboard and education and awareness about the importance of tick prevention is growing year-on-year – so the aim of \u003Cb\u003ENational Tick Awareness Month for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E is to build on this trajectory. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E“It’s important for dog owners to understand the risks of paralysis ticks and the consequences that can result from not being proactive with protecting their dog all year-round,” Professor Barker concluded. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo best protect dogs from paralysis ticks, vets are urging owners to use an effective tick control product, like \u003Ci\u003ENexGard SPECTRA®\u003C\/i\u003E, all year-round.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpav_-grs3frwy2Zpbkqb8se19zP8pGjgiSg_wX4HN14K6926E9YHMJk8aJAaVyfjFwYvdQ2fK-rfAOetjQN7GzX_DwNtv9dAslySy8Dloplxe0CAZJbgCUoWXdK_KdlQZz3Au0C47zOqecLS_bkAbwijiCOX37RXIBJOb31wJrZhkOCpzEdVkl9XN_vA\/s860\/National_Tick_Awareness_Month_August_2023_in_Australia%20-%20Vet%20removing%20tick%20from%20dog%20using%20tweezers.png\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"574\" data-original-width=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgpav_-grs3frwy2Zpbkqb8se19zP8pGjgiSg_wX4HN14K6926E9YHMJk8aJAaVyfjFwYvdQ2fK-rfAOetjQN7GzX_DwNtv9dAslySy8Dloplxe0CAZJbgCUoWXdK_KdlQZz3Au0C47zOqecLS_bkAbwijiCOX37RXIBJOb31wJrZhkOCpzEdVkl9XN_vA\/s16000\/National_Tick_Awareness_Month_August_2023_in_Australia%20-%20Vet%20removing%20tick%20from%20dog%20using%20tweezers.png\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThey should also perform daily searches following three easy steps:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EGently move your fingertips through the coat at the level of the skin, feeling for any bumps.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EStart at the head and neck - don't forget the mouth and ears - and continue down the front legs to the paws, checking between and under the toes. Search the chest, belly, back, tail, and back legs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ERemove the collar and search for ticks that may be hiding underneath it. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EFor more information on \u003Cb\u003ENational Tick Awareness Month for Pets\u003C\/b\u003E and information on how to best protect dogs from ticks, fleas, mites, heartworm and intestinal worms, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/nexgard.com.au\/tickcheck\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Enexgard.com.au\/tickcheck\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EReferences:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E[1]\u0026nbsp;Teo, E. J. M., Arganda, A., Webster, R., Yappa, A., Barker, D. \u0026amp; Barker, S. C. (2023) Two seasons of tick paralysis in Victoria yet one season in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. International Journal for Parasitology, 53, 43–53.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E[2]\u0026nbsp;Source Kantar on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim. According to dosing to manufacturer’s instructions in treating for ticks. Online survey of n=600 dog owners. Data from April 2022-April 2023.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout NexGard SPECTRA® \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENexGard SPECTRA®, manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, is a tasty once-a-month chew suitable for puppies and dogs from eight weeks of age and weighing at least 2 kg. NexGard SPECTRA® provides the most complete protection against fleas, ticks, mites, heartworm and intestinal worms, all in one tasty chew, and is available in Australia at leading veterinary clinics, pet specialty stores and online. See product label for full claim details and directions for use. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health \u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBoehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhO3YXLN8FSvrrq-UTrTV7Mxi5QShANglB__cx4RtGo0UrCqYWui_7R7SLFLQ1BzETWvjEtItCLAymsZoSKYtVNVWVwT8fssST-T8ywt4rqvbL9mD_cGa5XN-qbg0fID709IHFec7-vgAvUBkPj63Ffs1mQvkRETUzE65c7H4andUBJeqs5RcPtQaex=s1600\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1388\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhO3YXLN8FSvrrq-UTrTV7Mxi5QShANglB__cx4RtGo0UrCqYWui_7R7SLFLQ1BzETWvjEtItCLAymsZoSKYtVNVWVwT8fssST-T8ywt4rqvbL9mD_cGa5XN-qbg0fID709IHFec7-vgAvUBkPj63Ffs1mQvkRETUzE65c7H4andUBJeqs5RcPtQaex=s16000\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThe team at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESmall Animal Specialist Hospital \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E(SASH) Central Coast has been bolstered with a new veterinary criticalist joining the ranks at its Tuggerah facility. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDr Lisa Smart\u003C\/b\u003E brings a new level of expertise to the team and will enable more critically ill pets to receive life-saving care close to home, rather than being transferred to Sydney. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDr Lisa says she is looking forward to increasing the level of care provided to pets around the Central Coast. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“I’m excited to join the team here on the beautiful Central Coast and being able to help pets remain close to family in their time of need,” she says. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDr Lisa brings with her an unparalleled level of experience, being board-certified by the \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAmerican College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, has completed a PhD in human medical research (Emergency Medicine), and has 13 years of experience as Senior Lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMurdoch University\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. She has an impressive track record in clinical research and teaching on the international stage. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHer role will provide additional support to the emergency department at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sashvets.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ESASH Central Coast\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, as well ICU and post-surgery care, should a patient’s condition deteriorate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“Criticalists play an essential role in providing a high level of care to patients that have life-threatening illnesses. It is similar to what an intensivist doctor does in a human hospital.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003EBeing behind the scenes, the incredible work of criticalists is mostly unseen and so their impact is overlooked. Someone can’t walk in and book an appointment with a criticalist and yet their pet may have been given lifesaving treatment by a specialist in this field. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg7Or4E__zAYJZMbRHX0JkO598Ya2GnP3RzeVk4xxOOzICyMK2jZyX2kb8VPIDlWnnqwjVnwQEJpt7_c8yiZYKxVW0-JZ_LWTt3nHnsi8IJ7eDIIO8DbmDB8nuaHwpdSrDK2l6kBfDouiLjPkuJZxT8BV6lp9ZBHpkxs20-S3tcTCMKA4ub3iCFgXXZ=s1440\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1440\" data-original-width=\"1080\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEg7Or4E__zAYJZMbRHX0JkO598Ya2GnP3RzeVk4xxOOzICyMK2jZyX2kb8VPIDlWnnqwjVnwQEJpt7_c8yiZYKxVW0-JZ_LWTt3nHnsi8IJ7eDIIO8DbmDB8nuaHwpdSrDK2l6kBfDouiLjPkuJZxT8BV6lp9ZBHpkxs20-S3tcTCMKA4ub3iCFgXXZ=w300-h400\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EDr Lisa Smart - New Criticalist\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;at SASH Central Coast\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EDr Lisa will support local veterinarians, who often partner with and refer patients to the emergency department at \u003Cb\u003ESASH Central Coast\u003C\/b\u003E, if they are critical or needing urgent specialist referral. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShe will also play a part in SASH’s industry leading training and education program, presenting at webinars to an audience of hundreds of local vets, who can earn continuing education points. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“Later this month, I’ll be presenting a seminar reviewing the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/05\/anaphylaxis-in-dogs-symptoms-causes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Elatest research on anaphylaxis in dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,” says Dr Lisa. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“These types of cases can be tricky and are especially important to diagnose and treat correctly, as time is of the essence for severally affected patients. I’m excited to present case studies I’ve had contact with through my clinical experience and clinical research and offer local vets practical advice.” \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EContinuing through summer and the warmer months, SASH has also seen an increase in animals requiring emergency treatments for other time-critical conditions such as \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Etick paralysis, which can be deadly for cats and dogs\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe warm weather combined with the continued heavy rain have made the conditions perfect for ticks to thrive. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E“If a pet suffers from tick paralysis, it’s essential that they’re taken to a vet immediately so that they can receive treatment,” says Dr Lisa. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParalysis ticks cause muscle paralysis, leading to breathing difficulties and, in serious cases, patients may require ventilation in an ICU. \u003Cb\u003EThis is why tick prevention is paramount\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESASH Central Coast\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is \u003Cb\u003Eopen 24\/7\u003C\/b\u003E, every day of the year for walk-ins, when urgent veterinary care is needed. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo learn more about \u003Cb\u003EDr Lisa Smart\u003C\/b\u003E and her work at \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESASH\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, visit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sashvets.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ewww.sashvets.com\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or contact \u003Cb\u003E(02) 4311 1311\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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Treatment\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2021\/08\/august-is-national-tick-awareness-month.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EAugust is National Tick Awareness Month in Australia\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EProtecting Dogs from Fleas and Ticks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1523232139332511434\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/02\/sash-central-coast-welcomes-new.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1523232139332511434"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1523232139332511434"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/02\/sash-central-coast-welcomes-new.html","title":"SASH Central Coast welcomes new Veterinary Criticalist"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/a\/AVvXsEhO3YXLN8FSvrrq-UTrTV7Mxi5QShANglB__cx4RtGo0UrCqYWui_7R7SLFLQ1BzETWvjEtItCLAymsZoSKYtVNVWVwT8fssST-T8ywt4rqvbL9mD_cGa5XN-qbg0fID709IHFec7-vgAvUBkPj63Ffs1mQvkRETUzE65c7H4andUBJeqs5RcPtQaex=s72-c","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-2307341254392569460"},"published":{"$t":"2021-10-25T11:28:00.001+11:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-10-25T11:33:35.884+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FLEAS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"ILLNESS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PREVENTION"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"TICKS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vets bracing for what could be our deadliest tick season"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jBvmpuhSr9E\/YXX17dYEwnI\/AAAAAAAAxaU\/yFTVZTAizWICB9OE_MeMpRY9czLV8C86gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1500\/Fleamail.com.au%2BFounder%2BVeterinarian%2BDr%2BEvan%2BShaw%2Bwith%2BBorder%2BCollie%2BBasil.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1069\" data-original-width=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-jBvmpuhSr9E\/YXX17dYEwnI\/AAAAAAAAxaU\/yFTVZTAizWICB9OE_MeMpRY9czLV8C86gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s16000\/Fleamail.com.au%2BFounder%2BVeterinarian%2BDr%2BEvan%2BShaw%2Bwith%2BBorder%2BCollie%2BBasil.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPet owners are splurging hundreds of dollars on clothes or bling for their furry friends, but when it comes to protection against parasites \u003Cb\u003Es\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eeven out of ten people forget to treat their animals on time!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVeterinarian, Dr Evan Shaw says too many dogs and cats are unnecessarily dying from parasites they could easily be protected from.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Pet owners simply forget to give their pet’s parasite prevention or they are wrongly led to believe one product will cover everything when in actual fact, it doesn’t,” said Dr Shaw. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Some products are given every 6 months, but weight gain from puppy\/kitten to adult can lead to wildly insufficient dosages of parasite treatment leaving pets vulnerable and at risk of dying,” he said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Paralysis ticks are one of the biggest killers of animals with \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eover 20,000 dogs admitted to vet hospitals each yea\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Er on Australia’s east coast* as a result of paralysis ticks and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Earound 5,000 lose their lives\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“There are over 100 different products on the market to treat a wide range of parasites and no one product in Australia will cover everything, regardless of what they’ll tell you on TV.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Spring is the start of \u003Cb\u003Eparalysis tick season, the most deadly tick species in Australia\u003C\/b\u003E, with a single bite able to kill a large dog and requires immediate medical intervention.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Tick Paralysis symptoms typically include: a change in your pet’s breathing, \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Eheavy panting, excessive drooling, vomiting and an inability to swallow\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E. Another tell-tale sign is \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“the wobbles” \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003Ein their back legs progressing to complete collapse as they are slowly being paralysed from the tail up by the tick.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bupSGHPufDQ\/YXX5PcBT5fI\/AAAAAAAAxak\/r3rgGtaII0IIj1JMTSBFi0bdBHn4eomkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1190\/Poodle_Louie_holds_Fleamail_envelope_in_his_mouth.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1137\" data-original-width=\"1190\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bupSGHPufDQ\/YXX5PcBT5fI\/AAAAAAAAxak\/r3rgGtaII0IIj1JMTSBFi0bdBHn4eomkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/w400-h383\/Poodle_Louie_holds_Fleamail_envelope_in_his_mouth.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Evan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis forcing him to retire from vet surgery but his passion to continue to save animal lives led him to create \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fleamail.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFleamail\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, a \u003Cb\u003Esubscription-based mail order flea, tick and worming program\u003C\/b\u003E specific to a pet's needs and delivered to your front door when you need to administer it to your pet, for less than going to a pet store or clinic. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“At the time I was also fostering a puppy called Sirius who I rehabilitated for 6 weeks and was adopted by wonderful people who I reminded to buy parasite medication - they ended up forgetting, as many pet owners do, and we had to put him down two weeks later because he had very advanced paralysis from a tick.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It was at that moment I thought about how many other people lose track of their pet’s health and so \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EFleamail\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E was born.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EDr Evan's Tips to help you spot a tick on your dog or cat:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1. Your dog acts strange\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAfter a tick bite, especially a paralysis tick your dog may show \u003Cb\u003Esymptoms of weakness\u003C\/b\u003E or not wanting to play like normal, no appetite, unusual panting and a \u003Cb\u003E“funny” cough or bark\u003C\/b\u003E. If you notice any of these signs, please see a vet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E2. The “wobbles”\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe toxin’s effects progress from the tail towards the head so you might also notice what looks like your pet is \u003Cb\u003Ea little “drunk” in their hind legs\u003C\/b\u003E and an inability to raise their tail like normal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E3. Excessively licking and drooling\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile ticks are often in places where dogs can’t reach easily, your dog may excessively lick if it knows it has a tick and have a \u003Cb\u003Ewet muzzle from excessive drooling\u003C\/b\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPay close to attention if your dog keeps licking one, or a few spots. Common areas are your \u003Cb\u003Edog’s ears, groin or under their front legs\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4. Unusual scabs or skin irritations\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA tick may have had its fill and left your dog already, however the signs are often still there. Many dogs \u003Cb\u003Eexcessively nip or lick at the bite site\u003C\/b\u003E. If you notice this behaviour or find scabs on your dog’s body, make sure to conduct a closer examination.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5. Check over your pet\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERun your hands over your pet and\u003Cb\u003E feel for a small bump that could vary from the size of a small pebble to a pea\u003C\/b\u003E. If you feel any abnormality, grab the torch and get as good a look as you can. You can’t miss a tick when you find one.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TLLJtbywss8\/X1bIFhoijxI\/AAAAAAAAjEw\/j0ha5bL9O40pMnOFLxZz4vEWV5VFP9E9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Protect_Dogs_against_Parasites_in_Spring_Golden_Retriever_in_tall_green_grass.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"640\" data-original-width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TLLJtbywss8\/X1bIFhoijxI\/AAAAAAAAjEw\/j0ha5bL9O40pMnOFLxZz4vEWV5VFP9E9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Protect_Dogs_against_Parasites_in_Spring_Golden_Retriever_in_tall_green_grass.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cb style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003EPetbarn and Greencross Vets urge pet owners to protect pets against parasites after common myths revealed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are calling on all pet parents - especially new ones - to protect their four-legged friends against\u003Cb\u003E fleas, ticks and worms\u003C\/b\u003E this Spring.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe call-to-action comes after \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has seen an increase in parasite cases occurring during winter - before the warmer months have even set in. According to a recent survey*,\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Eover 40% of pet parents are not properly treating their pets for fleas whilst 60% are not following tick-prevention guidance\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETo assist and educate pet parents navigate this troublesome issue, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E have revealed the most common parasite myths – including pet parents wrongly assuming pets are only at risk in the summer months and that puppies and kittens are too young to contract parasitic diseases.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Chief Veterinary Officer, \u003Cb\u003EDr Magdoline Awad\u003C\/b\u003E, said: “Throughout COVID-19, we have seen an influx of new pet owners who may not be aware of how important parasite prevention is, particularly for puppies and kittens.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E“Intestinal parasites can cause \u003Cb\u003Eweight loss, vomiting, anaemia, blockage\u003C\/b\u003E and if severe enough cause death in pets, so it’s imperative to have an effective prevention in place. With so much confusion around parasite prevention, we’re committed to busting myths and calling on all pet owners to make sure their pet is protected against parasites.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMost common parasite myths:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1.       Parasites are only a risk in summer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       While fleas and ticks may thrive in warmer environments, they are very much a risk to your pet all year-round.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E2.       I can’t see worms, so my pets mustn’t have any\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       Worms live in your pet’s intestines and your pet will most likely only have worm eggs and larvae in their faeces, which are too small for the naked human eye to see, if they’re already contaminated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NuDuoXM3YAQ\/X1bJ6WKejwI\/AAAAAAAAjFA\/VKmD45wXjpQvw7BXuKXg4uduVv0zxugzACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Dog_Parasite_Protection_in_Spring_Jack_Russell_Terrier_Puppy_scratching_behind_ears.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"788\" data-original-width=\"1197\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NuDuoXM3YAQ\/X1bJ6WKejwI\/AAAAAAAAjFA\/VKmD45wXjpQvw7BXuKXg4uduVv0zxugzACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Dog_Parasite_Protection_in_Spring_Jack_Russell_Terrier_Puppy_scratching_behind_ears.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E3.       My puppy\/kitten is too young to have contracted a parasite\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003Ea.       Newborn puppies and kittens have a weaker immune system and can be contaminated from their mother’s milk. Some kittens are even born with worms already.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E4.       My pet lives indoors \/ in our garden, so they can’t contract parasites\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       Not going outside does not parasite-proof your pet. Simply eating contaminated grass, or licking shoes, can cause contamination. Humans can also unknowingly bring parasites into their homes on clothing. Parasites like fleas are very resilient and can lay dormant in carpet and furniture for months before being activated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E5.       Humans can’t contract parasites from pets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2019\/09\/protecting-your-dog-and-your-family.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EHumans can contract parasites from their pets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E through contact with contaminated faeces, through saliva, coming in contact with areas that pets relieve themselves in, or something as harmless as getting close for a snuggle. Due to their rapid multiplication, a few fleas on your pet can soon infest your entire home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E6.       A single product can protect my pet from all parasites\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       No single product can provide 100% protection against all parasites so you must always use a combination of two products to keep your pet safe – our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/petbarn.com.au\/ftwfinderdog\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EFTW Finder Tool\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E can help you find the right product combination.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E7.       I can give my cat, dog medication (and vice versa)\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SAtpleqWo-Q\/X1bI8sDKrsI\/AAAAAAAAjE4\/JyXTF2_DWaoNYdxfz-WVlYI8CxGzb3nWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Treat_Your_Pets_for_Parasite_Protection_in_Spring_Ginger_Cat_scratching_his_neck.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"675\" data-original-width=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SAtpleqWo-Q\/X1bI8sDKrsI\/AAAAAAAAjE4\/JyXTF2_DWaoNYdxfz-WVlYI8CxGzb3nWACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Treat_Your_Pets_for_Parasite_Protection_in_Spring_Ginger_Cat_scratching_his_neck.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ea.       No. Though they’re just as adorable on the outside, cats and dogs metabolise some drugs differently meaning that while dogs may be able to be given a certain medication, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003Ethe same medication could be lethal for a cat\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. It’s essential that you \u003Cb\u003Eread all labels very carefully\u003C\/b\u003E and only provide your pet with medication specifically registered for use in their species, appropriate for their age and weight.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHow to protect against parasites – removing the confusion\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWith so many parasites out there, that can harm our pets (and our families), it can be very confusing and overwhelming for pet parents to choose the right product that provides complete protection.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETo help pet parents navigate parasite confusion, the experts at \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPetbarn\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E have developed a \u003Cb\u003EFlea, Tick and Worm Treatment Finder tool \u003C\/b\u003Eto help identify the exact combination of treatment pets need for total parasite protection.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe tool even takes into consideration the pet’s location – as parasites in Australia can vary according to geography:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParasite Protection Finder for dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/petbarn.com.au\/ftwfinderdog\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epetbarn.com.au\/ftwfinderdog\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EParasite Protection Finder for cats\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eat\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/petbarn.com.au\/ftwfindercat\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003Epetbarn.com.au\/ftwfinderca\u003C\/span\u003Et\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vets\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Magdoline Awad, said: “We understand just how confusing parasite prevention can be, particularly when there’s not one silver bullet for treatment. We hope our Finder Tool will put pet owners’ minds at ease and keep our pets happy, healthy and parasite-free!”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIf you need further help choosing the correct parasite protection, please speak to your local \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGreencross Vet\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E*According to a survey of 503 dog owners by \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBoehringer Ingelheim\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 8th September 2020\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2017\/09\/protecting-dogs-from-fleas-and-ticks.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003EProtecting Dogs from Fleas and Ticks\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue; font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiancatlover.com\/2020\/09\/cat-flea-protection-starting-from.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: blue;\"\u003ECat Flea Protection: Starting from scratch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7035795471332869780\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/09\/treat-your-pets-for-fleas-ticks-worms.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7035795471332869780"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7035795471332869780"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/09\/treat-your-pets-for-fleas-ticks-worms.html","title":"Treat your Pets for Fleas, Ticks \u0026 Worms this Spring!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TLLJtbywss8\/X1bIFhoijxI\/AAAAAAAAjEw\/j0ha5bL9O40pMnOFLxZz4vEWV5VFP9E9ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/Protect_Dogs_against_Parasites_in_Spring_Golden_Retriever_in_tall_green_grass.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});