1. Your pet may continue to feel the effects of the tick toxin for

2-4 weeks after treatment. They may feel tired or seem “run down” and may not tolerate exercise.

2. Your pet should be kept cool & quiet, NO exercising or lying in the sun as heat stress increases the risk of heart failure.

3. Physical activity should be kept to a minimum for 2 weeks following treatment. DO NOT allow your pet to run around, play ball, or engage in high energy games as this will also increase the risk of heart failure. Preferably keep the pet confined & rested.

4. All efforts must be made to ensure that your pet DOES NOT become affected by another tick within the next 6-8 weeks as treatment within this period is less likely to be successful.

To prevent a recurrence of tick paralysis please see “ Prevention of Tick Paralysis” notes.

**SPECIAL NOTE**

Pets are more likely to have an adverse reaction to tick serum if they have to receive it again. If your pet is affected by a tick anytime in the future you MUST tell the vet that the pet has had tick serum previously, so that they can take the necessary precautions.

THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT FOR CATS