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狗,猫的蜱虫麻痹预防和治疗

麻痹蜱

尽管世界各地都有蜱虫,但麻痹蜱(Ixodes holocyclus)只发现澳大利亚有。 它仅存在于昆士兰州北部到维多利亚州北部的湿润的澳大利亚东海岸。 不仅我们懂得欣赏悉尼Ku Ring Gai区域的自然美景,蜱螨特别喜欢悉尼的北海岸和北海滩区域。

每个春季和夏季,我们的接待处有张Ku Ring Gai区的地图,标记了当季蜱麻痹患者的位置。 这对确定蜱活跃区域非常有帮助。

The east coast of Australia is where paralysis ticks are prevalent

蜱虫主要在澳洲东岸繁衍散播

The Paralysis Tick (Ixodes holocyclus)

麻痹蜱虫 (Ixodes holocyclus)

瘫痪蜱虫在哪里?

负鼠和狸是瘫痪蜱的天然宿主,与其他澳大利亚本土野生动物一样,通常不受其毒素的影响。 也就是说瘫痪蜱虫对他们没有伤害。然而,瘫痪蜱很喜欢寄生在狗,猫和人类身上。 我们的宠物穿过草地或灌木丛,这些有本地动物特别是负鼠和狸的区域时,蜱虫会粘附上来。 这意味着悉尼北岸周围的国家公园和丛林都是高风险地区。 事实上,大多数宠物在离开房子后院时都有机会受到蜱虫袭击。 蜱虫可能会从树上掉落到宠物身上,或者可能从地面爬上身。 即使是以前似乎没有蜱的后院也不能被认为是安全的没有问题的。 谁知道什么时候一个负鼠或狸会走过呢?

The bandicoot – a natural host of the paralysis tick

狸 – 瘫痪蜱的天然宿主

The possum – a natural host of the paralysis tick

负鼠 – 瘫痪蜱的天然宿主

从每年的八月到二月是蜱虫致瘫的最严重时期,在高登动物医院,我们全年都有治疗蜱虫致瘫的病例。 根据我们的经验,当温暖的天气下雨后,蜱特别普遍。 在悉尼,这样的现象并不罕见。

近年来,高登动物医院处理的蜱瘫痪病例的数量在增加。 我们怀疑全球变暖,气候变化和负鼠数量的增加,正在导致蜱种群数量的增加。 当地环境的因素,如杂草丛生,堆肥和覆盖也会造成蜱虫增加。 人和狗聚集在公园里树下的草地,阴凉的地方,也常常容易受到蜱虫滋扰。

瘫痪蜱虫的生命周期

虫卵孵化成幼虫后,他们会爬上附近的植被,等待动物来。 通常他们等来的是负鼠或者是白兔,但是狗或者猫经过,他们也会爬上去。 蜱虫幼虫将它的口器挖入动物的皮肤,开始吸血,注射神经毒素。 虽然蜱虫开始很小只,但随着血液的充盈,它的体积也随之增长。 一旦幼虫填满血液,它会在宿主身上脱落,蜕皮,成为若虫蜱。 然后使用新的宿主动物重复进食和蜕皮过程。 在这个阶段之后,蜱虫成为最危险的生命阶段,一个麻痹蜱成虫。 一旦雌性麻痹蜱成虫充满血液,她从宿主上掉下来,产下3000个卵,准备再次开始蜱虫族群的新的生命周期。

The sizes of paralysis ticks through their life stages

瘫痪蜱虫在生命周期不同阶段的大小变化

蜱麻痹的迹象

当雌性麻痹蜱吸血同时会注射一种神经毒素在宿主身体神经与肌肉相接之处。通常,蜱虫需要约3-4天的摄食才会注入足够的毒素以导致宿主出现生病迹象。 最初的宿主生病的迹象是模糊的,但在接下来的几天里迹象会越来越明显。 我们研究出最常见的临床症状是:

  • 呕吐,反胃或拒绝进食
  • 声音的变化(树皮或喵声可能会变得嘶哑)
  • 后腿虚弱
  • 缺乏协调或无力爬楼梯,(可能进展崩溃和瘫痪)
  • 呼吸问题 – 气喘,咳嗽或呼吸缓慢
  • 重要的是要知道,偶尔病人不会发展蜱的常见迹象
  • 瘫痪,并可能出现其他疾病迹象。

随着中毒的进行,宠物不能站立,呼吸困难。 最终,未经治疗的蜱中毒将导致宿主的死亡。

除去你宠物身上的麻痹蜱

如果您不确定是否有蜱虫,请不要犹豫,打电话给我们的兽医或护士, 让我们看看。 麻痹蜱成虫有非常长的倒刺口器嵌入宠物的皮肤,这使得他们很难被去除。 可以用镊子把蜱抓得尽可能靠近皮肤,或者最好用硬蜱拔除器除蜱。 如果蜱虫口器脱落,蜱虫就会死亡,因此不能再产生更多的毒素或造成更深的伤口。 该伤口可能会受到感染,我们建议尽量去除蜱虫口器并用消毒剂处理伤口。

How to use a Tick Twister

如何使用硬蜱拔除器

除去你宠物身上的蜱后请注意并密切监管您的宠物。 不要让他们运动,只提供他们少量的食物和水。 由于蜱毒素作用缓慢,宠物可能会在剔除蜱后几天才发生中毒麻痹。

如果您的宠物出现任何疾病迹象,或者如果你宠物身上除去的蜱很大只,请立即致电高登动物医院安排预约。 你的宠物越早治疗,恢复得越好。

A bottle of Tick Anti serum

瓶装抗蜱虫毒素

在高登动物医院治疗蜱麻痹

如果您怀疑或者您发现您的宠物有蜱虫,请立即致电高登动物医院。 我们将重点处理您的宠物。

到达后,我们会仔细检查您的宠物,评估蜱麻痹的等级,并提供所需的紧急护理。 我们会给蜱麻痹患者注射镇静剂,使他们平静减低压力。 然后,我们在动物的前腿静脉通过滴管导入抗毒素。 该抗毒素由高免疫狗的血清制成,是非常谨慎制作的血液制品。 蜱抗毒素不是解毒剂。 它只能中和尚未进入的神经末梢的毒素,因此如果尽早给予抗毒效果最好。 它不能使患病动物持续地对蜱虫毒素有免疫力。 宠物会被我们彻底检查和进行消毒冲洗,以确保没有剩余的蜱虫。

大多数蜱中毒的宠物会发生喉咙和食道功能瘫痪。 他们失去了吞咽食物和水的能力,这麻痹将蔓延到胃部,并增加动物得胃液返流和严重肺炎的风险。 重要的是,我们不要给宠物食物或水来增加这个并发症的风险。 在高登动物医院,我们经常评估动物的吞咽能力,一旦他们病情好转,我们才提供水和食物。 此外,我们抽出动物在喉咙后面积累的液体,使动物呼吸更容易。

A paralysis tick being identified and removed

瘫痪蜱虫被发现并移除图示

蜱麻痹患者如果失去眨眼能力,需要眼睛护理,如果失去排尿能力,则需要膀胱护理。 重要的是,他们都需要冷静,安静和TLC。

患病宠物经常需要静脉输液以保持体内水分充足。 不幸的是,有些宠物会出现肺炎和更严重的呼吸困难。 他们可能需要X光片,静脉注射抗生素,血气分析,插管和通气。 所有这些治疗都可以在高登动物医院完成。 如有需要,我们也会把病人转到其他急诊医院。

Hospitalisation is important for recovery from tick paralysis

住院治疗对蜱中毒瘫痪的病患尤其重要

重点注意的是,蜱麻痹是不可预测的。 偶尔,患者病情会突然地恶化。 有些患病动物恢复非常缓慢。 我们将尽力让您及时了解您宠物的病情进展,预后和治疗费用,但如果您有任何疑问,请不要犹豫,马上联系我们。

蜱幼虫

通常被称为“草蜱”的瘫痪蜱幼虫在秋季和冬季尤其普遍。 当他们第一次附在动物身上; 直径只有0.5mm,几乎不可能被发现。 在附身的4到6天里,当他们吸食宿主血液后,它们会膨胀而变得明显。 在高登动物医院,我们发现许多狗和猫因被被麻痹蜱虫幼虫叮咬吸食而刺激表现出强烈困扰和不适。 偶尔,只要足够数量的幼虫蜱便能引起一只小动物蜱中毒。 正确使用Frontline喷雾将杀死并使蜱幼虫在未来几天内掉落。

蜱虫的预防

在高登动物医院,我们强烈建议蜱预防的两个重要组成部分。 两者都需要完成。

1. 每日检查身体是否有蜱虫:即使您的宠物正在进行蜱虫防治也必须在蜱虫季节每天进行检查。大部分蜱虫都躲在宠物的头部,颈部或肩膀上。 检查蜱虫最有效的方法是用手指沿着皮肤系统地检查直到查完宠物的整个身体。 相比肉眼看,用手指更容易感觉到蜱虫。 如果你发现一个蜱虫不要停止搜索,大多宠物身上会有第二个。 在春季和夏季梳理和修剪动物的长毛可以更容易地找到蜱虫。

A paralysis tick in the fur and an engorged paralysis tick

藏在皮毛中的瘫痪蜱虫 (左)和吸足够血的蜱虫(右)

2.蜱虫预防:

a.狗

两种选择:使用口服药物或局部涂抹点滴剂。

Nexgard是一款咀嚼片,每月给狗喂食一次能预防蚤和瘫痪蜱。 是全年都能使用理想的选择。 它只适用于狗。 Nexgard不受游泳或洗澡的影响,小狗8周就可以开始安全使用。 偶尔会引起狗只的呕吐或腹泻。

Advantix是一种外用产品,每隔两周涂抹一次在狗的皮肤(脖子后部)预防蜱虫和跳蚤。 使用Advantix两天内,狗不能游泳或洗澡。 从狗狗7周开始使用是安全的。 Advantix对猫有很高的毒性。 它不能用在猫身上,当家里猫时,应该小心使用这个产品。

Frontline Top Spot是另一种外用产品,滴剂可以每两周涂抹在狗狗皮肤,狗8周可以开始安全使用。 此外,该品牌除了喷雾剂,可以每三周喷涂整个狗狗的皮毛, 两天大的小狗都可以安全使用。 Frontline产品使用后两天内不得游泳或洗澡。

蜱虫防御项圈:市场上有几种项圈,只能作为上述方法之一的辅助,用在狗类身上。

b. 猫

为猫选择防蜱虫产品时,请选择已注册的可用于猫的产品。 几种狗类防蜱虫产品对猫都有高度毒性,因此不要使用不是为猫科而特设的产品。 如果您已经将狗的产品应用于您的猫,请立即致电高登动物医院 9498 3000。

Frontline Spray是唯一注册的专门为猫科动物而设的预防蜱虫产品。 你的猫需要没三周喷涂全身皮毛一次。 从2天大的猫就开始安全地使用。 必须喷洒整个猫猫的身体,这可能很难做到。 如果你有需要的话,我们会在高登动物医院为您喷涂您的猫 。 只要给我们个电话跟护士打个招呼就可以了。

Frontline Top Spot是每两周应用于猫咪皮肤的另一种外用产品。 它没有作为猫的蜱虫预防药品而注册,但是许多猫主人使用这种产品,因为它比Frontline Spray使用简便。 从猫8周开始就可以安全使用了。

如果您的宠物有蜱虫,或者您担心它可能会有,请致电9498 3000高登动物医院。我们平日开放时间为上午7时至晚上8时,星期六早上8时到下午5时,周日早上9时到下午5时。 上述时间以外,请拨打我们的电话号码,我们的工作时间兽医或北岸紧急兽医服务将为您提供指示。

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Wendy Lee
Wendy Lee
11:53 27 Nov 21
I've been taking my cat to Gordon Vet since she was a kitten. Every vet we've seen have been wonderful and have provided the best service and advice. They're very thorough and will always make sure that your pet feels comfortable. The receptionists are super friendly and the online booking system is easy to use!
Jonathan Nix
Jonathan Nix
04:39 24 Nov 21
Really friendly and helpful team. Patient and thoughtful responses to my questions were greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Michelle mccaffrey
Michelle mccaffrey
07:20 07 Nov 21
Recently visited with our little cat on a late sunday morning. We called in just before they were due to close & they were happy to stay back and check over our cat so we didn't have to run to the emergency vet. DR Helen was incredibly kind and professional. She eased our worries & treated the medical issue with our cat. I feel very confident bringing our cat into see any DR at Gordon Vet Hospital as I know each staff member is genuinely caring and passionate about helping animals.
Wallachia
Wallachia
05:42 06 Oct 21
We looked for the vet with the least amount of 1-star ratings in our local area. To our surprise there are a lot of shocking reviews out there for vet clinics. Gordon Vet Hospital had the best rating by a long shot.So we called first thing yesterday morning and managed to get a booking pretty early in the morning for our cat whose condition was getting rapidly worse.Everything about our experience was lovely. From the empathetic receptionist, to the vet who is taking care of our cat who has kept us informed twice a day about her condition and took the time to answer all our questions.The cost estimate was given up-front and was very reasonable compared to every other practice.We couldn't be happier.-M
Sigrid Boehme (Siggy)
Sigrid Boehme (Siggy)
23:12 04 Oct 21
Really good with dealing with Covid by inviting patients to stay outside and they come to you. They have lots of people helping out. The only thing is that it is quite expensive compared to other vets.
Kathrin Rac
Kathrin Rac
09:22 12 Sep 21
Dr Catherine Chen is amazing and the only vet I trust with my three cavalier girls. Other vets have always been judgemental, but Catherine listens and works with you to come to a compromise to what is best for my girls going forward. Last time my tri went in to have a dental and she was completely happy to be there even went back in with the nurse wagging her tail while we were waiting outside! We even drive the distance since moving as we completely value Catherine's skill, expertise and manner.
Daniel Lister
Daniel Lister
10:42 01 Sep 21
Not that the dog is always entirely happy to go there, though they run a great operation with some. Convenient, clean and very communicative. Never do I doubt that the staff their live working with animals.
Vicki Libbesson
Vicki Libbesson
00:47 10 Aug 21
Always fabulous service from very friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable vets and nurses. David, Scott and the team have been our pets' chosen vet practice for 32 years ! Thank you all for helping us through the sad times and all of the good times as well.Highly recommended !
Olivia Pitt
Olivia Pitt
23:26 25 Jul 21
Highly impressed with the quality of service. Definitely recommend, easy and efficient + very thorough & good value. Thank you 😊
Emma
Emma
10:48 22 Jun 21
First time going to Gordon Vet Hospital with my little pooch. Parking was fairly easy. The front staff very friendly. We had Vet Dr Imogene who showed genuine interest in my pooch & was very knowledgeable when asked alot of questions. Dr Imogene made us feel that we could trust her to do what is best for our pooch. Very happy to go back.Price point - they would be slightly on the higher side.A good place for your best friend 🐶
Bridget Peachey
Bridget Peachey
05:12 17 Jun 21
Thanks to all the team at the Gordon Vet Hospital. I transferred my dogs here a couple of year's ago from another local vet clinic as a quote for some oral work was significantly cheaper and have never regretted it. Not only good value, but excellent care, great follow up and support and my two dogs love the free liver treats - making the visits a positive experience.
Jenny Wilson
Jenny Wilson
01:18 08 Jun 21
They are the most understanding and caring group of people I have met. After my dog had to be put to sleep a sympathy card was sent with her paw prints and bit of hair attached and beautiful words of sympathy. A lovely thought. I would recommend this practice to anyone.
Matthew Rajchert
Matthew Rajchert
23:29 19 Apr 21
Even though we only use Gordon Vets, we think they are the best. Amazing staff show true passion for your pets wellbeing and even though the location is out of the way it is 100% worth it. I highly recommend this Vet to everyone.
Taylor Fezai
Taylor Fezai
04:42 17 Apr 21
The vets are knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
Alison
Alison
06:31 27 Mar 21
Nice location, plenty of parking slots!We had a general health check and Dr Lackenby is very kind and helpful! Will definitely come back to this practice next time!
Jemma Sully-Harries
Jemma Sully-Harries
03:18 18 Mar 21
My family and pets have always had a great experience here and the reception staff is always very nice, helpful and knowledgeable. Recently my puppy was sick and Dr David Loneragan helped us out and was easily accessible to me. We will definitely be coming back here next time!
Liza Fincham
Liza Fincham
05:30 11 Mar 21
Staff are so friendly and they take any injured animals
Robyn King
Robyn King
02:57 04 Feb 21
My family and I have lived in the area for over 30 years and we have never been to any other practice. The care and compassion the vets have shown towards our babies has always been of the highest standard. I would particularly like to thank Dr Coggins for the care and compassion she has shown towards me in recent months with Salem (who unfortunately was PTS this past Sunday) and also with Lilah. This practice has a real gem in her!
Hana Yoon
Hana Yoon
08:43 14 Jan 21
I’ve been taking my dog to this vet for 7 years and they’ve always been so kind, professional and empathetic. They’ve always been able to fit him in, even in emergency situations so I’m very grateful!
Colin Pannell
Colin Pannell
23:26 07 Dec 20
Well it's never nice to have to take your beloved pet(s) to the vets but sometimes you just have to. Gordon Vets are similarly priced to others in this locale but they are well organised, off street parking and the vets are compassionate about the care of animals. Even separate entrances for dogs and cats ! See attached photo. Educated, literate cats queue up outside (ir's actually the practice's resident cat).
John Hannelly
John Hannelly
03:04 09 Nov 20
David and all the staff are wonderful, caring people who really look after your loved pets in a very professional manner.
Chris Chappel
Chris Chappel
00:54 31 Oct 20
Extremely happy with Imogen and the team. I had lost ALL faith in vets after going to GreenCross.Thankfully Gordon Vet Hospital surpassed all our hopes and expectations. Imogen was incredibly caring, clinically competent and finally solved the issue our cat had.The vet nurses and reception team seemed genuinely happy and were super friendly each time we’ve returned. Follow up care after the surgery for our cat was like night and day compared to what we’d been through at our old vet. Unlike at GreenCross where the final price always ended up being at the top of the quoted range, at Gordon Vet Hospital the quote was far more reasonable and the price ended up at the lower end of the estimate. Highly recommended this vet.
Lisa Elliott
Lisa Elliott
06:17 20 Oct 20
I can't rate Gordon Vet Hospital any higher. I took my 11yr old staffy in for surgery with the beautiful Imogene Ewen (amazing surgeon) and was managed by incredibly professional front office staff (Maddie). My dog, Coco was in the best of hands. The after care service is detailed and their love of animals is so very clear to all who enter. Exceptional service for the North Shore.
Jonathan Summers
Jonathan Summers
09:51 09 Oct 20
We love these guys. We have 3 cats and they are all well looked after.
jo kleoudis
jo kleoudis
22:08 04 Oct 20
Best vets and nursing staff. Great advice. Convenient and always easy to book.
Roopam Ghosh
Roopam Ghosh
10:49 25 Sep 20
Great service and very prompt with appointments. Lovely staff
Michelle Keir
Michelle Keir
08:30 01 Sep 20
Great service my dog loves going there! The staff are very caring and the vets very knowledgeable and do not over service.
Ayanthi Gooneratne
Ayanthi Gooneratne
06:22 24 Aug 20
The Vets are fantastic and so are the support staff.My dogs have been with Gorden Vets for over 10 years.
Steve Walker
Steve Walker
11:33 11 Aug 20
Helen was great. Took great care of our dog.
Eve Barratt
Eve Barratt
01:17 04 Aug 20
I took our little girl Coco for her very first vet visit yesterday. Dr Helen gave Coco a thoroughly check-up and provided me with useful information as the first time puppy owner. Coco is now enrolled in the puppy school and will return back for her 2nd vaccine in a couple of week!
Claire Turner
Claire Turner
05:21 19 Jul 20
Care & attention for your furry friends second to none.
Kimba
Kimba
02:50 09 Jul 20
Dr David and the team have provided real care, support and expertise for our furry family members over 25 years. They've also readily taken in injured wildlife. A great team of Vets and nurses - thanks for all you do!
Jayna Hirani
Jayna Hirani
03:43 09 Apr 20
Quality care and advice at every visit. The staff are friendly and informative and genuinely care about your pets. I am 100% confident that my cat and dog always receive the best pet healthcare and as pet parents that's all we want.
Marianne Broeng
Marianne Broeng
23:23 28 Jan 20
Gordon Vet has looked after my golden retriever since she was 9 weeks. Everyone has been amazing and caring with lots of experience. I have been able to ask any questions and always been welcome.Even one day when she stepped on a bee in the evening, they stayed open until we got there and helped her get it out.Thanks to all the staff :-)
Lizzie Wei
Lizzie Wei
00:56 18 Jan 20
We just moved to Gordon couple month ago and need to get my cat vaccinated. We found this hospital through google and I need to say they provide excellent service and very professional! The doctor really knows cat. Highly recommended!
Lara Bisley
Lara Bisley
08:15 27 Nov 19
Exceptional veterinary hospital. I have been taking my dog here for many years and although I now live in the Eastern Suburbs, I still drive across town to see the Vets at Gordon. The staff are highly skilled, compassionate, friendly and helpful. My 9 year old dog has had 2 knee operations (1 on each knee!) and the outcome of these surgeries far exceeded my expectations. I have been incredibly impressed with the care provided during all of our visits. I would highly recommend Gordon Vet Hospital.
Eugenie Goodyer
Eugenie Goodyer
23:22 21 Oct 19
Very friendly staff. Wonderful care for all our animals A++
Jennie Keogh
Jennie Keogh
06:36 21 Oct 19
Fantastic and friendly staff who you can tell really care about your pet. Their follow up service is also very reassuring. I also board my cat with Gordon Vet and I feel very comfortable to know he's in safe and caring hands. I'm so glad I found this clinic.
Newsha Amiri
Newsha Amiri
20:24 03 Oct 19
We took our dog there and Dr. David take care of his skin issues. he was so caring and professional.
Luxe Sydney Mum
Luxe Sydney Mum
06:37 02 Sep 19
Compassionate, caring and highly skilled veterinary surgeons who treat their patients and owners with respect. The nursing and administration staff are efficient and remember their patients by name which is a lovely touch. A lovely vet practice which despite our Golden Retriever Finn’s complex medical history, is always welcoming to him and he never displays any signs of anxiety when attending. Dr Helen is lovely and a firm favourite of ours!
Lihong Xing
Lihong Xing
05:00 05 Nov 18
Highly recommend Dr David, Scott, Helen, and Catherine, I've taken my cat to see all the doctors here.
Jeremy Tarbox
Jeremy Tarbox
22:55 10 Sep 18
We found a stray, agitated dog in front of our house last night. We phoned but got no help from the Council ranger who gave two options: tie him up in front yard overnight or "let him loose, he'll find his own way home" :( So we phoned Gordon Vet: they stayed open a few minutes so we could run him up and he could have a bed and dinner. Thank you Gordon Vet Hospital, hope he gets home soon!!! :)
Vishal Kapoor
Vishal Kapoor
01:52 04 Sep 18
Really amazing staff members. Their systems and processes are also very
Gerry Stevens
Gerry Stevens
11:01 14 Jul 18
Good competant vet. Did what I needed. Staff friendly. Cat's well.
Arezu A
Arezu A
03:20 15 Feb 18
Absolutely love the service here. I switched from other Vets to this Vet as the staff here are quite attentive and really care about your furry baby! I have basically seen most of the Dr's here and all of them so far have been fantastic, friendly and fun to speak with! Easy to locate and enough parking available! 5 Stars indeed!
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