Pet Tick Control in Western Sydney

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Absolutely fantastic

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Absolutely fantastic

Dr Kathy and Dr Ash are absolutely fantastic. The nurses are also just amazing. We trust them with all our dogs and rabbits. The whole team genuinely cares about the animals and go above and beyond. On one occasion we brought in our young pup which was in pain and distress literally minutes before closing time.

Incredibly staff

5.0

Incredibly staff

Had an emergency with my cat and they were able to be flexible with me. Dr Ash was very thorough with the check up and explained in detail what he was doing. The staff there are incredibly friendly and kind.

Amazing staff and Dr Ash

5.0

Amazing staff and Dr Ash

I have nothing but praise for Dr Ash and the staff Of Family vets Western Sydney Blacktown The compassion and care that my fur baby Max received was incredible. Dr Ash explained each step and care my fur baby needed. I can't thank the amazing staff and Dr Ash enough ❤️

Very friendly staff

5.0

Very friendly staff

We had to take out cat Venus in because her mouth was very sore and she couldnt be touched and was refusing to eat and the staff were very friendly and Dr Ash done the required tests and our cat had to have a full teeth extraction. Will continue to see them there about any issues there are in the future. Couldn't recommend them enough!

The staff were amazing!

5.0

The staff were amazing!

Took our 6 week old kitten here for her first vaccination and the staff were amazing! Vet Kathy was great, explained everything in detail and got the kids involved by letting them listen to the heartbeat. Highly recommend the clinic to everyone 😀 lots of parking, airconditioned, relaxing vibe.

Nothing short of amazing

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Nothing short of amazing

Dr Ash and the team have been nothing short of amazing with our beloved pets. Dr Ash carried out surgery on our 7year old Rottweiler and the love and care she received was amazing. We also recently had our new kitten desexed and microchipped and again the service was fantastic.

A second chance at life

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A second chance at life

A big thank you to Dr. Ash and the team for helping me give this little guy a second chance at life. As someone who didn’t grow up around pets, I had no idea what to do when this little one showed up on my back porch in such a poor state. I highly recommend Family Vets Western Sydney to any pet owners looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and caring team!

Why should your pet undergo tick control with Family Vets?

The most common ticks infesting dogs in Australia are the paralysis tick, the brown dog tick, and the bush tick. Signs of tick paralysis include: loss of coordination in the hind legs (wobbly or not being able to get up) which may progress to the front legs, change in bark, retching, coughing or vomiting, loss of appetite, or laboured or rapid breathing. Any of these signs may indicate the presence of a paralysis tick. If your dog shows any of these signs you should seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.

Loss of coordination

Change in bark

Retching, coughing or vomiting

Loss of appetite

Laboured or rapid breathing

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Meet the Family Vets Team

Our experienced team of vets and nurses are dedicated to ensuring that your furry friend receives the highest quality of service, from vaccinations to surgery

Dr. Ash Narayan

‍Senior Veterinarian and Director

Dr Ash obtained his scholarship from Fiji and graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002. He went back to Fiji and spent the next few years in RSPCA practising and came back to Australia working in various general practices in Cairns and Sydney.

Dr. Kathy Lin

Senior Veterinarian and Director (BVSc USyd)

Kathy graduated from the University of Sydney in 2010. She has worked in several small animal general practices around Sydney. She also has more than 8 years experience in working in after hours and referral hospitals as an emergency veterinarian.

Dr. Jan Rosado

Veterinarian

Dr Jan has always been passionate about animals, medicine and science since a young age. He graduated with honours in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in Ponce, before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney.

Paralysis ticks

The paralysis tick (Ixodesholocyclus) is one of the most dangerous parasites that can affect your pet. Tick paralysis is estimated to affect tens of thousands of dogs and cats per year in Australia, with many animals dying. The greatest risk is associated with high numbers of adult ticks in spring and summer, but disease can be seen throughout the year. Paralysis ticks are found on the east coast of Australia, from northern Queensland to Victoria.

How does the paralysis tick cause toxicity?

After the tick has attached to the host animal it sucks blood and then secretes a toxin that can cause severe illness, or even death, in cats and dogs. Dogs and cats of any age can be affected.

Signs of tick paralysis include: loss of coordination in the hind legs (wobbly or not being able to get up) which may progress to the front legs, change in bark, retching, coughing or vomiting, loss of appetite, or laboured or rapid breathing. Any of these signs may indicate the presence of a paralysis tick. If your dog shows any of these signs you should seek veterinary attention as soon as possible.

Please contact us or call 02 9622 1200 to discuss the best heartworm prevention program for your pet.

Tips for reducing the risk of tick paralysis include:

  • The year-round use of effective tick control products for all dogs and cats that are living in, or travelling to, known paralysis tick regions.
  • Search your dog daily for ticks - although tick control products will greatly reduce the risk of tick paralysis, it only takes one tick to cause tick paralysis. For this reason, it is important to also perform daily tick searches on your pet.
  • Reduce exposure to ticks in the environment (e.g. clean up leaf litter and debris, minimise or restrict your pet’s access to bushy environments)
  • If you find a tick, remove it immediately, and seek veterinary attention

Brown dog ticks and bush ticks

Brown dog ticks and bush ticks do not cause tick paralysis, but they can cause skin irritation and also transmit other important diseases e.g. Babesia parasites which invade the red blood cells of dogs causing anaemia (which can be fatal).

We are more than happy to show you how to do a thorough tick search and recommend appropriate tick control products for your pet.

Please contact us or call 02 9622 1200 to discuss the best heartworm prevention program for your pet.