Issues Post Paralysis Tick

[Trisven13]

Can anyone point me to a site that gives me some information about issues a dog can have AFTER a paralysis tick.

My friend's dog has had a paralysis tick for which she has been treated. She was released from the vet's yesterday but from 2.30am was crying and shaking with pain. She has returned to the vet this morning and is on morphine for pain relief.

The vet is adamant that it isn't connected to the tick, my friend can't help but think it is.

I have been able to find sites that tell you about the paralysis symptoms but can't find anything talking about symptoms AFTER recovery from the paralysis.

[Ellis]

I don't have the link but I know from living in a high tick area so many dogs are never the same after a tick. I have known dogs that act lethargic for life.

[pipsqueak]

Can anyone point me to a site that gives me some information about issues a dog can have AFTER a paralysis tick.

My friend's dog has had a paralysis tick for which she has been treated. She was released from the vet's yesterday but from 2.30am was crying and shaking with pain. She has returned to the vet this morning and is on morphine for pain relief.

The vet is adamant that it isn't connected to the tick, my friend can't help but think it is.

I have been able to find sites that tell you about the paralysis symptoms but can't find anything talking about symptoms AFTER recovery from the paralysis.

Perhaps try giving Animal Referral Hospital in Homebush a call. They frequently deal with ticks, have specialist staff and I have found usually more than happy to tive info by phine.

[baifra]

My old Stafford was treated for paralysis tick and the anti venom gave her pancreatitis which is incredibly painful. She spent a further 4 days at the vets on pain relief and fluids.

Have they taken a full set of bloods?

[Trisven13]

They have done a white platelet count. Will suggest she insist on a full set of bloods.