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Brown ticks, widely distributed across the continent, are carriers of \u003cb\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/b\u003e, a bacterial disease that can prove fatal to dogs if left untreated. The disease is particularly prevalent in northern Australia and has been spreading rapidly southwards in both \u003cb\u003eWestern Australia \u003c/b\u003e(WA) and \u003cb\u003eQueensland\u003c/b\u003e (QLD), with the \u003cb\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c/b\u003e (NT) being considered endemic.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws/s1620/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"848\" data-original-width\u003d\"1620\" src\u003d\"https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHugYTaCjzO9sfjmyTWH3qKxdO-_RTskSZmob9qAXos-dRmLmRLxzgTQ82jQ4Vv2hv0XAaEZ0UxoQfPrz5uyiNCPfXIV7Bs1uiizmORj2TIsG1U8_rIhCgKO_DCEd2QcaGl7TVHnRN4eF3olzfBI2qIHRRlXYM05ATu8iGN2gExY_QnxRwUj3a3AhABws/s16000/Beware_brown_tricks_carrying_Ehrlichiosis_during_Australian_travels%20-%20Australian%20Cattle%20Dog%20Photo%20by%20David%20Clode%20on%20Unsplash.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSymptoms and Risks \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eDogs bitten by infected ticks can display a range of symptoms, from fever to bleeding from the nose. Without prompt treatment, the disease can progress rapidly, leading to severe consequences, including death. As temperatures rise, the spread of Ehrlichiosis is becoming more pronounced, necessitating increased awareness and preventative measures. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtective Measures for Your Pooch \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTo safeguard your furry companions during travels, it is strongly recommended to treat dogs for ticks, both internally and externally. The use of tick repellent collars or treatments, with\u003ci\u003e Seresto\u003c/i\u003e collars being recommended, can be an effective preventive measure. It is crucial to act swiftly as the disease can develop within hours of a tick bite. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eEducate Yourself about Ehrlichiosis in Dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eTravellers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the comprehensive information available on the web page titled ‘\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity- trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eEhrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’. [1] This resource provides a thorough understanding of the condition, its symptoms, and the current spread of Ehrlichiosis across Australia. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMinimising the Spread and Protecting Our Dogs \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWhile the disease has not yet reached the southern regions of Australia, the rapid pace of its spread demands heightened awareness and proactive measures. Dog owners are advised to \u003cb\u003eavoid bushy areas\u003c/b\u003e, opting for parks with short grass as safer spaces for their dogs.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAct Now and Save Lives \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eWith the risk of tick-borne diseases on the rise, it is incumbent upon dog owners to take immediate and proactive steps to protect their canine companions. By understanding the risks, staying informed, and adopting preventive measures, we can collectively minimise the further spread of Ehrlichiosis and ensure the safety and well-being of our beloved dogs. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ewritten by \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Karen Hedberg\u003c/b\u003e BVSc\u003c/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eDecember 2023\u003c/b\u003e for \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.dogsnsw.org.au/\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDogs NSW\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eReference:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e[1] 'Ehrlichiosis in Dogs - DAFF' -\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity-trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ehttps://www.agriculture.gov.au/biosecurity- trade/pests-diseases-weeds/animal/ehrlichiosis-in-dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 12th December 2023\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIHRgTukbUE/YNu3YiTvMII/AAAAAAAAvck/nRgyWE-bLHkA0n-l8TDbOYBRwUEHW_a9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1431/Northern_Teritory_Puppy_suspected_of_having_Ehrlichiosis_photo_credit_AMRRIC.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1073\" data-original-width\u003d\"1431\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QIHRgTukbUE/YNu3YiTvMII/AAAAAAAAvck/nRgyWE-bLHkA0n-l8TDbOYBRwUEHW_a9wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Northern_Teritory_Puppy_suspected_of_having_Ehrlichiosis_photo_credit_AMRRIC.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPVMA grants emergency permit for Seresto to reduce the transmission of Ehrlichia canis to dogs by brown dog ticks\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eWhile Covid-19 has dominated our thoughts and headlines over the last year, the arrival of \u003ci\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e (or “ehrlichiosis”) has been devastating dog populations in northern Australia and is spreading rapidly across the country.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis disease is caused by a bacterium,\u0026nbsp;\u003ci\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003espread between dogs by the brown dog tick\u003c/b\u003e\u0026nbsp;(\u003ci\u003eR. sanguineus\u003c/i\u003e). Unlike some other tick-borne diseases, Ehrlichia canis can be\u0026nbsp;\u003cb\u003etransmitted rapidly - within three hours of a single tick bite\u003c/b\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAustralian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority \u003c/b\u003e(APVMA) recently granted an emergency permit to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeresto\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e to help reduce transmission of this notifiable disease.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003eWhat is the likelihood of ehrlichiosis affecting and spreading to Australian dogs in densely populated suburbs and cities? \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\"With the\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/general-livestock-diseases/ehrlichiosis\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003efirst case of ehrlichiosis in Victoria\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003edetected in a dog in June 2021, school holidays in full swing and driving holidays with pets on the rise, the risk of the disease spreading to suburbs and cities is increasing.\" s\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eaid\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;Dr Liisa Ahlstrom\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, Technical Services Veterinarian\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eElanco Animal Health\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10j2ETNO37g/YN5YwPSj03I/AAAAAAAAvfc/FGH7Dvvr_foFOtGVb3ERfzXsJhB4HIMgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Elanco_Veterinarian_Olivia_Skippings_with_puppies_in_the_Northern_Territory.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10j2ETNO37g/YN5YwPSj03I/AAAAAAAAvfc/FGH7Dvvr_foFOtGVb3ERfzXsJhB4HIMgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Elanco_Veterinarian_Olivia_Skippings_with_puppies_in_the_Northern_Territory.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eElanco Veterinarian Olivia Skippings\u003cbr /\u003ewith puppies in the Northern Territory\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\"We’ve seen just how rapidly this disease outbreak has spread since the first Australian case was diagnosed in a dog in northern WA in May 2020.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eSince then, \u003cb\u003eover 500 dogs in remote communities of Western Australia and the Northern Territory have tested positive\u003c/b\u003e. The true case numbers are likely to be much higher than reported, as many dogs have been found dead without testing or treatment.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAs we are in the midst of the school holidays, we’re imploring pet owners to be vigilant and take simple precautions to ensure that their dogs and others are not exposed to unnecessary risks. This includes \u003cb\u003eensuring dogs are protected against all five major parasites\u003c/b\u003e, especially against ticks which can spread ehrlichiosis, by using products that repel ticks before they bite, and checking pet dogs regularly for ticks, even 2-3 times per day, if they are travelling to high-risk areas.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eReport any symptoms immediately to a local veterinarian. \u003cb\u003eEhrlichiosis is a nationally notifiable disease\u003c/b\u003e and any detected cases must be reported to authorities.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003eRepelling ticks before they bite is essential\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35zAcgYekq8/YNu3lY7BkfI/AAAAAAAAvcs/dfB3x7xpglwzdAc6cusPsrDEmQde1mOuACLcBGAsYHQ/s1800/Seresto_offers_protection_against_Ehrlichiosis_caused_by_brown_tick.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1800\" data-original-width\u003d\"1800\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35zAcgYekq8/YNu3lY7BkfI/AAAAAAAAvcs/dfB3x7xpglwzdAc6cusPsrDEmQde1mOuACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Seresto_offers_protection_against_Ehrlichiosis_caused_by_brown_tick.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThat’s why the APVMA has granted a permit (\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eAPVMA PER90869\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e) allowing the \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSeresto Collar for Dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e to be used to “reduce the transmission of the tick-borne disease caused by the pathogen \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e, thereby reducing the risk of transmission of canine ehrlichiosis between dogs by brown dog ticks”.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"Although there are many highly effective tick products available, most are systemically-acting (i.e. all the chews, tablets and most spot-ons), \u003cb\u003erely on ticks biting the dog and feeding on blood to receive a lethal dose of active ingredient\u003c/b\u003e, and kill ticks too slowly to stop transmission of disease.\" said\u003cb\u003e\u0026nbsp;Dr Liisa Ahlstrom\u003c/b\u003e, Technical Services Veterinarian \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eElanco Animal Health\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\"However, all products that effectively kill brown dog ticks do have a role to play in helping to contain this disease outbreak at a population level, by reducing the numbers of the brown dog tick vector. But it’s important to make it clear, that only a topically-acting product that repels ticks to stop them biting, like \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSeresto\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, is able to protect dogs from becoming infected.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does the Seresto collar work?\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-peXA6XihfN8/YNu3vNsoyvI/AAAAAAAAvc0/55-V-Jojzek4NOpb9Yexx2NXzIiZcQbLwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1787/ELANCO_Veterinarian_Liisa%2BAhlstrom_in_NT_explaining_how_to_use_Seresto.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1787\" data-original-width\u003d\"1341\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-peXA6XihfN8/YNu3vNsoyvI/AAAAAAAAvc0/55-V-Jojzek4NOpb9Yexx2NXzIiZcQbLwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/ELANCO_Veterinarian_Liisa%2BAhlstrom_in_NT_explaining_how_to_use_Seresto.jpg\" width\u003d\"300\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eElanco Veterinarian Dr Liisa Ahlstrom\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr /\u003ein NT explains how to use Seresto\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003eSeresto for Dogs\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e is a long-lasting, water-resistant collar containing \u003ci\u003eimidacloprid\u003c/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eflumethrin\u003c/i\u003e that repels ticks and kills fleas and ticks on contact, and reduces the transmission of tick-borne diseases, including ehrlichiosis.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"The unique polymer matrix of \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #444444;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeresto\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e enables release of controlled doses of two proven active ingredients: imidacloprid, a very potent insecticide, and flumethrin, a highly potent acaricide.\" explains \u003cb\u003eDr Liisa Ahlstrom\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\"The innovative polymer matrix stores the active ingredients in the collar itself. The inclusion of neutral oils in the collar matrix allows for the migration of active ingredients from the collar matrix to the surface of the collar to form a micro-layer. This migration is controlled by a concentration gradient between the collar matrix and the collar surface – once their concentrations are balanced, further release of active ingredients stops.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAssisted by the collar’s neutral oils, the active ingredients transfer from the micro-layer on the collar surface into the natural lipid layer of the dog’s skin and hair. The active ingredients spread via diffusion over the body surface within the lipid layer. The depletion of active ingredients from the collar surface to the dog’s lipid layer triggers further migration of actives (along their concentration gradient) from the collar matrix to the collar surface, to restore the concentration equilibrium.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eAs a result, active ingredients continue to migrate from the collar matrix to the collar surface only as needed, ensuring\u003cb\u003e low-dose protection is sustained for up to 8 months for fleas and 4 months for ticks in dogs\u003c/b\u003e.\"\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eStudies have shown that\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSeresto\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;also reduces the transmission of\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;in dogs. This is a registered product claim in other countries.\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eFor more details about Ehrlichiosis, you can contact your State Veterinary Authority, the National Pest and Disease Outbreaks website (\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.outbreak.gov.au\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.outbreak.gov.au\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e), the AMRRIC - Animal Management in Rural \u0026amp; Remote Indigenous Communities website (\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amrric.org/resources/ehrlichiosisfaq\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003ewww.amrric.org/resources/ehrlichiosisfaq\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor information about Seresto for Dogs, contact Elanco on Tel \u003cb\u003e(02) 9878 7777\u003c/b\u003e or visit the \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.advantagepetcare.com.au/au/our-products/seresto\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eAdvantage Pet Care website\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003eImage Source (lead image) - AMRRIC: puppy suspected of having ehrlichiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, June 2021\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eRelated Topics\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-diseases/general-livestock-diseases/ehrlichiosis\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eVictoria detected the first case of the dog disease ehrlichiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2021/03/new-warnings-about-ticks-transmitting.html\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eNew warnings about ticks transmitting deadly disease to dogs in Australia\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; 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font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq08emeQ2-Y/YF0vEqBAaUI/AAAAAAAAtVk/a9aiY23JnWcQfoOFXrbr34Eh7pGFUkQ6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1024/Warning_about_tick_borne_disease_Ehrlichiosis_Removing_Tick_from_Dog%2B-%2BPicture%2BWA%2Bgovernment.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"678\" data-original-width\u003d\"1024\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nq08emeQ2-Y/YF0vEqBAaUI/AAAAAAAAtVk/a9aiY23JnWcQfoOFXrbr34Eh7pGFUkQ6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Warning_about_tick_borne_disease_Ehrlichiosis_Removing_Tick_from_Dog%2B-%2BPicture%2BWA%2Bgovernment.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/b\u003e is a deadly disease in dogs caused by the bite of a brown tick infected with an exotic pathogen \u003ci\u003eEhrlichia Canis\u003c/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eE. canis\u003c/i\u003e) and animal health authorities are on alert for it spreading to other parts of the country.\u003cbr /\u003e \u003cbr /\u003eIn May 2020, \u003ci\u003eE. canis\u003c/i\u003e was detected in a small number of dogs in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. This is the first detection of \u003ci\u003eE. canis\u003c/i\u003e in dogs in Australia that had not been imported from overseas and is a notifiable disease, according to the \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/animal/humans/ehrlichia-canis\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eNSW Department of Primary Industries\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e. Animal health authorities are concerned that the tick-borne disease will soon hit other parts of the country. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://australiacan.org.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia (CAN)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;National Executive Trish Ennis warned, “We have reports of confirmed cases of infected dogs in various parts of Australia, including Broome in \u003cb\u003eWestern Australia \u003c/b\u003eand the APY Lands in \u003cb\u003eSouth Australia\u003c/b\u003e.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAlthough infected dogs do not directly transmit the disease to other dogs, \u003cb\u003ethe transmission occurs through infected ticks, particularly the brown dog tick \u003c/b\u003ewhich is widespread in mainland Australia. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Investigations into the origin of the infection in both northern WA and the Northern Territory are ongoing with no obvious leads at this time, which means it’s possible the disease has been present in some regions for some time,” said Ms Ennis. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003ctable align\u003d\"center\" cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p3AfNf9-V68/YF0yEfYm6_I/AAAAAAAAtV0/LOcoT2s9BDUNMgyhAMlWNsFF3EHNAcS5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1512/Dogs%2Bbecome%2Binfected%2Bwith%2BEhrlichiosis%2Bafter%2Bbeing%2Bbitten%2Bby%2BBrown%2BTick%2B-%2Bcredit%2BDepartment%2Bof%2BPrimary%2BIndustries%2Band%2BRegional%2BDevelopment%252C%2BWA.png\" style\u003d\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1080\" data-original-width\u003d\"1512\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p3AfNf9-V68/YF0yEfYm6_I/AAAAAAAAtV0/LOcoT2s9BDUNMgyhAMlWNsFF3EHNAcS5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Dogs%2Bbecome%2Binfected%2Bwith%2BEhrlichiosis%2Bafter%2Bbeing%2Bbitten%2Bby%2BBrown%2BTick%2B-%2Bcredit%2BDepartment%2Bof%2BPrimary%2BIndustries%2Band%2BRegional%2BDevelopment%252C%2BWA.png\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: start;\"\u003eDogs become infected with Ehrlichiosis after being bitten by an infected tick, usually the brown dog tick \u003cbr /\u003e(Credit:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: right;\"\u003eDepartment\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eof\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003ePrimary\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eIndustries\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.15pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"text-align: right;\"\u003eRegional\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.25pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eDevelopment,\u003cspan style\u003d\"letter-spacing: -0.2pt;\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003eWA)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn early 2021, ticks infected with the bacteria that causes ehrlichiosis were also found in South Australia’s far north. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eVeterinarian Dr Julie Bellamy, CEO \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnimal Welfare League SA\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/i\u003e, said, “Ehrlichiosis is a very serious disease with a high mortality rate in chronically infected dogs. Infected animals require veterinary treatment and supportive care. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e“Dog owners must be vigilant. There are a number of things you can do to help prevent this disease in your dogs, including placing your dog on a tick control program. Dog owners should consult with their veterinarians on the risk and preventative measures appropriate for their geographical area,” she said.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.outbreak.gov.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eNational Pest and Disease Outbreak\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ewebsite advises pet owners to inspect their dog daily for ticks, especially if they have been in a tick-infested area.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uG-wtE1pz0o/YF0xGughA5I/AAAAAAAAtVs/18DoK2mPYcQLHshHcEJjsMQuRn7aAsaOACLcBGAsYHQ/s1250/Signs%2Bof%2BEhrlichiosis%2Bin%2BDogs%2B-%2BDog%2Blethargy%2B-%2BPhoto%2BCredit%2BChristian%2BLambert%2Bon%2Bunsplash.jpg\" style\u003d\"clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1250\" data-original-width\u003d\"1000\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uG-wtE1pz0o/YF0xGughA5I/AAAAAAAAtVs/18DoK2mPYcQLHshHcEJjsMQuRn7aAsaOACLcBGAsYHQ/w320-h400/Signs%2Bof%2BEhrlichiosis%2Bin%2BDogs%2B-%2BDog%2Blethargy%2B-%2BPhoto%2BCredit%2BChristian%2BLambert%2Bon%2Bunsplash.jpg\" width\u003d\"320\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCredit: Christian Lambert (Unsplash)\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eRun your fingers through your dog’s coat over their skin and feel for abnormal bumps, paying particular attention to the head and neck, inside their ears, on their chest, between their toes and around their mouths and gums.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe initial clinical signs of \u003ci\u003eE. canis\u003c/i\u003e infection can include:\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003efever\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;lethargy\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;enlarged lymph nodes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;loss of appetite\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;discharge from the eyes and nose\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;weight loss and\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: large;\"\u003e✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ebleeding disorders\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003eIf your dog is showing any of the above clinical signs, please contact a vet immediately. \u003cbr /\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e“We recommend you contact your veterinarian if you have a dog that is unwell because early treatment provides the best chance for them to recover,” Dr Bellamy added. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eA spokesperson from the \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eDepartment of Primary\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eIndustries and Regional Development WA\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eadvised, “In areas where brown dog ticks are present or dogs to be rehomed are sick, \u003cb\u003erehoming agencies are encouraged have dogs tested for E. canis before moving them\u003c/b\u003e to ensure they are not spreading the disease to another area. In Western Australia, movement conditions apply to dogs being moved out of the Kimberley, where the disease is established.” \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.agric.wa.gov.au/ehrlichiosis\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003ewww.agric.wa.gov.au/ehrlichiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eEhrlichiosis is predominantly a disease of dogs but there have been rare cases of human infection. The Department of Health has information on their \u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ohp-tick-bite-prevention.htm\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eabout ticks and human health precautions. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFor more information on the disease, visit: \u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.outbreak.gov.au/current-responses-to-outbreaks/ehrlichiosis-dogs\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.outbreak.gov.au/current-responses-to-outbreaks/ehrlichiosis-dogs\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #ffa400; font-family: verdana;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNala's Story from SAFE WA \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003eNala came from North West Australia. She was left to fend for herself when her owner left over Christmas. With the searing heat, she took herself the best spot possible, next to the ice machine in the local pub, becoming a welcomed part of the Public Bar. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eThe Publican, knowing they couldn’t keep Nala, contacted the local ranger Hamish to collect her. Hamish found someone who knew the owner who said they would take Nala while she was away. Nala escaped and returned to the pub. “She was a beautiful gentle dog,” said Hamish. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eHamish contacted the owner who agreed to have Nala rehomed. He took her directly to \u003ca href\u003d\"https://safe.org.au/\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003eSAFE\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;in Karratha where she was checked by the vet team. She was skin and bone and very lethargic. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eFollowing her vet check she was found to be anaemic, covered in ticks and was suffering from the \u003ci\u003eE. canis virus\u003c/i\u003e. Following isolation, treatment and wonderful care by her foster carers, Nala recovered fully.\u0026nbsp;She has now been re-homed to an amazing couple who are spoiling Nala and she is loving them.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout Companion Animal Network Australia (CAN)\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eCompanion Animal Network Australia (CAN) is a registered charity representing the companion animal welfare work of our six member agencies. 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text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-hhl8hBJ14/X2LUXSuOoXI/AAAAAAAAjOI/zS5z-22mRboV2uP-FoXysiEJai4SphPFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2B-%2Bdogs%2Bliving%2Bin%2Bremote%2Bcommunities%2Bwill%2Breceive%2Bassistance%2Bpackage%2Bfrom%2BSeptember%2B2020.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1200\" data-original-width\u003d\"1600\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-hhl8hBJ14/X2LUXSuOoXI/AAAAAAAAjOI/zS5z-22mRboV2uP-FoXysiEJai4SphPFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2B-%2Bdogs%2Bliving%2Bin%2Bremote%2Bcommunities%2Bwill%2Breceive%2Bassistance%2Bpackage%2Bfrom%2BSeptember%2B2020.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eAMRRIC supporting remote communities to treat dogs threatened by new tick-borne disease\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eCompanion animals in remote communities across Australia have experienced a challenging year so far. Due to restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic, \u003cb\u003eroughly 27,500 dogs have had reduced access to veterinary services and parasite protection\u003c/b\u003e - some have had absences of vet services for more than 12 months.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFurther to this, a rare and life-threatening tick-borne disease affecting dogs, \u003ci\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e, was discovered in the Kimberley in May, and has since been detected in other regions in WA, as well as throughout the NT.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRkr0hj8v20/X2LUrv0XN7I/AAAAAAAAjOQ/30_t_DLbsfQvJDo_w1ux8GqzlsXQezOdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2B-%2Bdogs%2Bliving%2Bon%2Bremote%2Bcommunities%2Bat%2Brisk%2Bof%2Berhrlichosis.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"789\" data-original-width\u003d\"940\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kRkr0hj8v20/X2LUrv0XN7I/AAAAAAAAjOQ/30_t_DLbsfQvJDo_w1ux8GqzlsXQezOdACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2B-%2Bdogs%2Bliving%2Bon%2Bremote%2Bcommunities%2Bat%2Brisk%2Bof%2Berhrlichosis.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: \u0026quot;verdana\u0026quot; , sans-serif;\"\u003eBackground on Ehrlichiosis\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e is a disease of dogs that occurs when a \u003cb\u003ebrown dog tick infected with the bacteria\u003c/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebites a dog\u003c/b\u003e. It can result in death if not properly treated.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eIn very rare cases, infected ticks may infect people.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDog owners should have their dogs on a tick control program, \u003cb\u003eregularly check their dogs for ticks \u003c/b\u003eand be on the lookout for signs of the disease.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rkKMVQmvNPs/X2LU7XABcoI/AAAAAAAAjOY/HneeuHeKMY8VCqjz9rjX_0FQm4RPtQ4iACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2Bestimates%2Bof%2Bdog%2Bpopulations%2Bin%2Bdeclared%2Bbiosecurity%2Bareas.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"218\" data-original-width\u003d\"323\" height\u003d\"268\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rkKMVQmvNPs/X2LU7XABcoI/AAAAAAAAjOY/HneeuHeKMY8VCqjz9rjX_0FQm4RPtQ4iACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/AMRRIC%2Bestimates%2Bof%2Bdog%2Bpopulations%2Bin%2Bdeclared%2Bbiosecurity%2Bareas.jpg\" width\u003d\"400\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eAMRRIC estimates of dog populations \u003cbr /\u003ein declared biosecurity areas\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eE. canis\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e occurs around the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Infection with \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eE. canis (ehrlichiosis)\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e was confirmed \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003efor the first time in Australian dogs in May 2020 in the Kimberley region\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e of Western Australia and June 2020 in the Northern Territory.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: Georgia, \u0026quot;Times New Roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDogs develop ehrlichiosis after being bitten by a brown dog tick (\u003ci\u003eRhipicephalus sanguineus\u003c/i\u003e) infected with E. canis. The brown dog tick is widely distributed worldwide and is present across northern Australia.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTogether with its partners and with communities, \u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.facebook.com/AMRRIC\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003eAMRRIC\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e (Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities) has been working hard to improve health outcomes for these animals. Following the resumption of remote travel, \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eteams of veterinary service providers have been on the road non-stop delivering veterinary services and parasite protection\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eA key focus for AMRRIC’s vet team has been working to collect samples to allow the NT Department of Primary Industries to test animals for Ehrlichiosis, which has now been \u003cb\u003ediscovered in remote communities and urban centres throughout the NT\u003c/b\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eTo address this growing issue, AMRRIC has secured a large quantity of parasite medication through generous support from\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoehringer Ingelheim\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e, the manufacturers of NexGard. AMRRIC’s investment of $20,000, together with generous discounts from Boehringer Ingelheim, will result in almost 3000 dogs receiving\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eNexGard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;– a highly effective\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eanti-parasite treatment targeting ticks, fleas and mange\u003c/b\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9iYLJC6XqmU/X2LWUfgxIsI/AAAAAAAAjOs/PdMbAB9hZKw30d7KJ4Uq9o41ZYeRqzpAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2Band%2BPETstock%2Bstaff%2Bat%2Bthe%2BPetstock%2BBerrimah%2Bshop%2Bin%2BDarwin%2Bwith%2Bsome%2Bof%2Bthe%2BNexGard%2Band%2Bdonated%2Bfood.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"889\" data-original-width\u003d\"1400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9iYLJC6XqmU/X2LWUfgxIsI/AAAAAAAAjOs/PdMbAB9hZKw30d7KJ4Uq9o41ZYeRqzpAACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2Band%2BPETstock%2Bstaff%2Bat%2Bthe%2BPetstock%2BBerrimah%2Bshop%2Bin%2BDarwin%2Bwith%2Bsome%2Bof%2Bthe%2BNexGard%2Band%2Bdonated%2Bfood.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003eAMRRIC and PETstock staff at the Petstock\nBerrimah shop in Darwin with some of the NexGard and donated food\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAMRRIC\u003c/b\u003e has also had additional support from\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePETstock Assist\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;in coordinating stock delivery and providing a\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e$10,500 donation of food and enrichment products for companion animals in remote communities\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePETstock Assist\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e Charity and Events Coordinator, Jessica Guilfoyle, says supporting members of the community hardest hit by COVID-19 has been a key focus for the charity;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cbr style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\" /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e“Throughout the pandemic our charity has been working closely with community groups such as AMRRIC to determine where the greatest need is, and how we can provide support.” she says. ‘\u003ci\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e is only magnifying the need for this support to remote communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"separator\" style\u003d\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding\u003d\"0\" cellspacing\u003d\"0\" class\u003d\"tr-caption-container\" style\u003d\"float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G28qfFw45MY/X2LVxMbILXI/AAAAAAAAjOk/Uiz58xfUMfY_UF0pyDPpFXxmxzp2cA_tQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/AMRRIC%2BCEO%2BBrooke%2BRankmore%2Bwith%2BPETstock%2BDarwin%2BManager%2BDaniel%2BBrockhurst.jpg\" imageanchor\u003d\"1\" style\u003d\"clear: left; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg border\u003d\"0\" data-original-height\u003d\"1441\" data-original-width\u003d\"1080\" height\u003d\"400\" src\u003d\"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G28qfFw45MY/X2LVxMbILXI/AAAAAAAAjOk/Uiz58xfUMfY_UF0pyDPpFXxmxzp2cA_tQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/AMRRIC%2BCEO%2BBrooke%2BRankmore%2Bwith%2BPETstock%2BDarwin%2BManager%2BDaniel%2BBrockhurst.jpg\" width\u003d\"298\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd class\u003d\"tr-caption\" style\u003d\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;trebuchet ms\u0026quot; , sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAMRRIC CEO Brooke Rankmore with\u003cbr /\u003ePETstock Darwin\nManager Daniel Brockhurst\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/td\u003e\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\u003c/table\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eAMRRIC CEO \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eDr. Brooke Rankmore\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e says: “AMRRIC works with our partners to provide support for companion animals in remote communities- when animals are healthy, people and communities are healthy.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e poses a massive threat to the health of not only dogs but the whole community.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eBy providing anti-parasitic medications to at-risk communities, the threat posed by ticks infected with the \u003ci\u003eErhlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e bacteria is lessened.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe valuable contribution and support provided by \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoehringer Ingelheim\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e and \u003c/span\u003e\u003cb style\u003d\"font-family: georgia, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePETstock Assist \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003ewill go a long way in supporting communities with this emerging issues.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eStarting in September, AMRRIC will begin distributing \u003ci\u003eNexGard\u003c/i\u003e, with the help of residents, to communities in need. This medication will treat dogs who may not have had access to vet services since 2019.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAMRRIC Program Manager-Strategic Delivery Dr Bonny Cumming says: “In the absence of vet programs due to the wet season and the pandemic, it can be hard for owners in remote communities to access effective animal health products. Administering regular tick prevention like NexGard aids in protecting dogs from \u003ci\u003eEhrlichiosis\u003c/i\u003e, and is a great way to support their general health.” \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWith \u003c/span\u003e\u003ci style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003eEhrlichia canis\u003c/i\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-size: large;\"\u003e potentially making its way into more and more communities, the work that AMRRIC is doing in collecting data and distributing anti-parasitic medication is increasingly important. AMRRIC has always had a focus on meeting critical needs in community in a collaborative and consultative way; in the past, this had meant delivering emergency support following a cyclone or natural emergency, but in this case, the emergency is a zoonotic disease new to Australia. \u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout AMRRIC \u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eAMRRIC – Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities – is a national not- for-profit organization. Our One Health, One Wellbeing approach recognises the inextricable links between human, animal and environmental health and wellbeing. By working with remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia to improve the health of their companion animals, AMRRIC is helping to create healthier, safer and happier communities. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eIn the communities where AMRRIC works, access to veterinary services is extremely limited, due to a variety of geographic, social-economic and cultural factors. Without veterinary services, the health and welfare of animals suffers, as does the health and wellbeing of community members. AMRRIC works with a range of stakeholders including veterinarians, regional councils and Indigenous corporations, to ensure remote communities have access to culturally appropriate, effective and ongoing veterinary services. We also employ education programs within local schools and other community groups to share knowledge with children and adults about animal health and wellbeing, and discuss links to human health and wellbeing. The longer-term objectives of our model are sustainability and capacity building, so that ultimately, communities can confidently and effectively manage their own companion animal populations.\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout PETstock Assist\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003ePETstock Assist is a registered charity committed to making a long-term difference and positive change in the lives of pets and humans through education, awareness and donations. 100% of donations to PETstock Assist are donated to charities that share its mission. \u003cbr /\u003e\u003cbr /\u003eSince inception, PETstock Assist has microchipped more than 22,000 pets, found homes for more than 12,000 rescue pets, coordinated food drives to the value of $5 million, donated more than $3 million to charities and founded ‘The Pet Mob’ – a program that sees PETstock Vets visit Papunya in the NT to provide veterinary services including desexing and parasite treatments. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003eFore more information, visit\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.amrric.org/\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eamrric.org\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e,\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href\u003d\"http://www.facebook.com/amrric\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003efacebook.com/amrric\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003eand\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href\u003d\"https://www.petstock.com.au/assist\" rel\u003d\"nofollow\" target\u003d\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style\u003d\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.petstock.com.au/assist\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\n\u003cdiv class\u003d\"MsoBodyText\" style\u003d\"margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 7.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 4.7pt;\"\u003e\n\u003co:p\u003e\u003c/o:p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style\u003d\"font-family: \u0026quot;georgia\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMEDIA RELEASE, 17th September 2020\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/feeds/6923280704554908397/comments/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/09/assistance-for-dogs-affected-by-tick.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6923280704554908397"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https://www.blogger.com/feeds/2020204049726645298/posts/default/6923280704554908397"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https://www.australiandoglover.com/2020/09/assistance-for-dogs-affected-by-tick.html","title":"Assistance for dogs affected by tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"https://www.blogger.com/profile/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"35","height":"35","src":"//www.blogger.com/img/blogger_logo_round_35.png"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-hhl8hBJ14/X2LUXSuOoXI/AAAAAAAAjOI/zS5z-22mRboV2uP-FoXysiEJai4SphPFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s72-c/AMRRIC%2B-%2Bdogs%2Bliving%2Bin%2Bremote%2Bcommunities%2Bwill%2Breceive%2Bassistance%2Bpackage%2Bfrom%2BSeptember%2B2020.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});