Thread: Tic's in NZ

Crabs ?

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Ticks are small spider-like acarids and fleas are insects, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that feed on your dog’s or cat’s blood and can cause a lot of discomfort and more serious health problems.


Flea bites may go unnoticed on some pets, cause slight irritation in others and produce extensive itching, red lesions, hair loss and even ulcers in those animals with flea allergy dermatitis, which is the result of extreme sensitivity to flea saliva. Severe flea infestations can cause anaemia, especially in puppies and kittens. Fleas can also transmit tapeworm. Fortunately, the serious Paralysis Tick and Brown Dog Tick are exotic to NZ. However, dogs may become accidently infected with the NZ Cattle Tick if they move through pasture grazed by cattle.Ticks are small spider-like acarids and fleas are insects, but these two tiny creatures have at least one thing in common—they are both parasites that feed on your dog’s or cat’s blood and can cause a lot of discomfort and more serious health problems.

Flea bites may go unnoticed on some pets, cause slight irritation in others and produce extensive itching, red lesions, hair loss and even ulcers in those animals with flea allergy dermatitis, which is the result of extreme sensitivity to flea saliva. Severe flea infestations can cause anaemia, especially in puppies and kittens. Fleas can also transmit tapeworm. Fortunately, the serious Paralysis Tick and Brown Dog Tick are exotic to NZ. However, dogs may become accidently infected with the NZ Cattle Tick if they move through pasture grazed by cattle.