
Tick Paralysis (Ixodes holocyclus)
Well, it’s that time of year again. Tick season. Although this winter we have seen tick cases through the “off” season… global warming? More tenacious ticks? Who knows but we do know that all year round prevention is now required for all of our furry friends! So what is tick paralysis? Tick paralysis is caused by a blood-sucking arachnid called Ixodes hyocyclus, which injects a neurotoxin into the blood stream, and causes paralysis. One of the first signs that your pet may ha