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The paralysis tick can kill your dog and cat and therefore you must check your animals coat everyday. This involves running your fingers through the entire coat. Don't forget to remove your pets collar to check the neck area as well as looking in ears. Do not rely on spray and other agents to keep your animal tick free.

If you do find a tick, it is best to spray the tick with a pyrethrum spray (in dogs you can also use pyrethroids) which will kill the tick. The dead tick will then fall off at its leisure. The effects of the paralysis tick may be seen up to 24 hours after the tick has been killed and you need to check your pet for signs of weakness. This will first affect the hind legs of your animal so if you notice difficulty getting up or wobbly hind legs you must see a vet. This is also important even if you have been unable to locate a tick.