Flea and Tick

Fleas
Flea infestation is one of the most annoying problems faced by you and your pet. It only takes a few fleas to start an infestation. Female fleas lay 40-50 eggs each day which drop off your pet and land around your home, where they can remain dormant for as long as six months. However, with the right temperature and humidity, the lifecycle can be as short as three weeks.

Flea Life Cycle

Ticks

Paralysis Ticks (Ixodes holocyclus)

The paralysis tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is mainly found in the bush and coastal areas of Eastern Australia and can kill dogs and cats. Saliva injected when the tick feeds causes a progressive paralysis, which ultimately leads to respiratory failure and death.

Adult Brown Dog Tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus)

Tick Life Cycle

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