beenie Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi, just giving Willow a thorough brushing and felt a little lump - investigated and pulled off what I think is a tick. It wasn't embedded, just crawling on her back. It is about 3mm long, brownish red, shaped like a fat sesame seed with very fine legs. I think it's a brown dog tick, and from what I could see it hadn't 'eaten' anything.... Do I need to do anything? Obviously I've checked for more, but haven't found any. Do I need to treat her with anything? She's on Advocate monthly, but nothing else for ticks. We live in Melbourne if that's relevant. Help!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) You can buy a flea rinse (I use Fido's Free-itch Rinse in the hydrobath but there is a herbal version suitable for use with monthly treatments) and give her a bath (no need to rinse off) or maybe spray with a flea spray ... maybe check with vet if something like Frontline spray is suitable with Advocate. I hate ticks. I use Permoxin ($60 per litre) on my boys and they are drenched in the stuff every week. Edited December 23, 2009 by Tilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I didn't think we had ticks in Melbourne, at least not in the 'burbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointees Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 We don't have ticks in Vic, unless they come down on dogs from other states. I've come a crosss a few ticks before... Not a lot of fun. From the sounds of it, it is a tick though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 It's not a paralysis tick, going by your description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guardienne Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Paralysis ticks can be found in Victoria, usually along coastal areas but inland in some places. One of our local vets has a good description and illustrations of the types of ticks, it may help you identify the one you found..... http://www.bhvet.com.au/petcare/dogtick.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have seen ticks in melbourne............ travelled in bark chips for the garden! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenie Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share Posted December 23, 2009 Thanks for the advice. I've given her two more thorough check overs since finding the tick, and no more evidence of any. I'll keep checking her regularly and will talk to my vet about preventative measures once we're home from our holiday. Looking at the pics, I'm sure it was NOT a paralysis tick, but better to be safe than sorry!! Does anyone know if there is something I can do to get rid of ticks in the backyard? Or at least discourage them? I'm thinking a pyrethrim spray on the bushy parts for a start! Beenie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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