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What treatment will be performed on a dog/cat who has been poisoned by a tick?

Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms, and is different from case to case. The greater the severity, the more care the animal will need and mortality rate increases, which is why it's so important to seek veterinary care as soon as you suspect tick poisoning. Symptoms may include pneumonia, high blood pressure, heart problems, vomiting & respiratory difficulties.

If it is having difficulty breathing, it may be given oxygen. It may also be put on a drip to prevent dehydration.

Your pet will almost certainly be hospitalised and given antiserum. This serum (the clear part of the blood which contains antibodies) is obtained  from dogs that have been made hyperimmune via repeated exposure to paralysis ticks.

Recovery is dependent upon severity of symptoms. Generally veterinary treatment takes 2+ days. You will be required to care for your cat for some time after it has been discharged from the hospital also.