Vets and groomers in southern Queensland are reporting an explosion in ticks and fleas due to perfect conditions caused by the drawn-out wet season.
Ticks and fleas are thriving in southern Queensland as a result of perfect conditions, with vets and pet groomers reporting an increase in the number of animals riddled with the parasites.Vets say an increasing number of pets are requiring treatment for ticksFarms, homes and towns are only just starting to dry out after months of wet conditions and more rain is on the way this week.
"I've seen massive rashes and dogs that rip themselves apart trying to get rid of the, [or] just get to the, itch," she said.Toowoomba veterinarian Dr Dave Hall said he had also seen an increase in the number of dogs being brought in for treatment for fleas and paralysis ticks. Dr Hall said not that long ago animals with severe flea infestations had to be euthanased but that was no longer necessary due to improvements in detection technology
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