far_kenell_73 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi, I have never seen a tick in my life and I just found this tiny tick on my dog two minutes ago that just fell off when I touched it. I'm a bit of a journey away from the vet so I was wondering is this a paralysis tick. Should I be worried as I said Iv never seen a tick in my life so have no idea what to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Looks like a paralysis tick to me. If your dog is showing any signs of poisoning....wobbly, panting, looks like is trying to vomit you will need to go to the vets for treatment with anti tick serum. If your dog is OK, keep it very quiet with no excitement. No walks or play. Dog & cats can still exhibit signs 24-48hrs after tick removal. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 phone your vet ...better to not wait for symptoms ..ask if they can ID the tick for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Another phone vet from me too. Even though the tick isn't on your beloved now it could still make them sick. Sorry but they can. They are insidious things. This warm weather will bring them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) A good way to pick adult paralysis ticks is by looking at their legs. Adult P ticks have their legs coming out from one place, where as bush ticks and cattle ticks have the legs coming out at different points down their body. Also, the first and fourth legs on a P tick are a darker, more red colour than its middle two legs. Edited September 7, 2012 by stormie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far_kenell_73 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Thanks for the quick replies. Just called the vet they think it is most likely a bush tick, as stormy said the vet said the best way to tell is from the legs colour. The tick is very tiny so it is hard to see but from what I can tell they all look the same colour. I now just have to keep him quiet and monitor him. He seems to be acting very normal. Thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 When I look at your photo, the first and fourth legs (tucked under) seem to be darker brown in colour to me, as stormie described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I've never seen one close up/alive like that Looks like it's legs are all bunched up near it's head, like Stormie's pic of a para tick. But ew, what a creepy looking guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Have a look at this link. Bit hard to see from your pic but I would tend to say not a paralysis tick. Err of the side of caution unless you decide on a positive id - they are easy to tell apart when you see them in the flesh. If you are not sure keep the dog very quite for the next week. I got a fully engorged paralysis tick and another smaller one off my male dog (30kgs) a couple of weeks ago - kept him very quiet - watched him like a hawk and he did not go down. Yet, at other times I have had dogs go down very quickly http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/archive/agriculture-today-stories/may-2008/identifying-cattle-ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavstar Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Ugh me neither. What a horrible looking creature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I think it looks like a paralysis tick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far_kenell_73 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 It is really really tiny and very hard to take a photo of. You can't even see the legs without taking a photo. Here are some more photos of it, I really don't see and colour difference in the legs, that's why I'm leaning more towards a bush tick. Thanks all the advice is appreciated. The vet didn't think it had been on their long due to size and my where abouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) I would also be going over your dog very carefully to check for any others. In the ears, inside the lips, between toes, under the collar and around the base of the tail need extra attention. They get into all the tiny little places Full body, fingertip check. ETA - are you in an area known for paralysis tick? Edited September 7, 2012 by j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 These are paralysis ticks. You can see the size from the ruler. They had been on the pup for approx 2 days, she was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far_kenell_73 Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 J Thank you for making me triple check I just found another one same size under his tail. I wish he had a short coat would be so much easier. Still looking for more. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 (edited) I think it looks like a paralysis tick too. I thought it was huge but just must be the pic. I would be very carefully checking all over your dog incase he has any others on him including Ears, rear end, inside mouth & gum area.In between toes,pads & armpits. Also another sneaky spot they like to hide is almost underneath stopper at the back of front legs. I would like $$ for every tick I have pulled out, I would be able to buy my dream acreage by the sea :) Hope your dog is OK & I have been any help. Edited September 7, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Is he on tick prevention of any sort? Even if he is, regular checking, especially of the most likely areas - including under the tail, is a good idea. (But a pain in a coated dog). And yes - fingertips - you will usually feel them before yous ee them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 If he isn't on any sort of tick prevention treat now with Frontline to kill any others that may be on him. This is what my vet advises if you find a tiny tick before symptoms set in. What area are you in or have travelled to in the last few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 These are paralysis ticks. You can see the size from the ruler. They had been on the pup for approx 2 days, she was fine. It is really hard for me to tell sorry SecretKei the pic isn't clear enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showpony Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hi, Looks like a P Tick to me too.....my Vet also says that the prongs (mouth) on P tick a alot longer than on dog ticks and cattle ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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