04/06/2025
Case- "Tick Paralysis in dog"🩺💉
A 2 year old female dog( pixe)🐕 has a history of heavy infestation of tick for 1 months. Last 1 day they have weakness & loss of appetite so owner concerned Doctor at City Pet Clinic and Surgery Centre, Bhairahawa .Pixe have a symptoms; lethargy, slightly fever, Difficulty breathing, progressive paralysis, often starting with weakness in the hind legs and progressing to the rest of the body. According to History, symptoms & tests suggested, Dr.Yadav Ganga (vet-surgeon) diagnosis: "Tick Paralysis"
Treatment of Tick Paralysis in Dogs:
Removal of the tick is essential in treating tick paralysis in dogs. If the tick remains attached it can transfer neurotoxins and worsen a dog’s condition, ultimately leading to respiratory paralysis and death.
Removing the tick generally leads to reversal of symptoms and rapid improvement in the dog’s condition.
It’s important to remove all ticks and to routinely recheck your dog’s skin and fur.
Most dogs experiencing tick paralysis need hospitalization for supportive care. This may include:
●Intravenous fluids💉
●Other medications 💊 & supportive care🩺
The sooner treatment is initiated, the better the chances of recovery🙏
Prevention tips:
●Use a tick preventive product. Dogs are very susceptible to tick bites and tickborne diseases. .
●check pets who go outdoors daily for ticks. Daily checks to find and remove ticks that are crawling on or biting your pets helps to keep them healthy. ...
