Dr Stu holding a tick container beside a dog during a backyard check
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American dog tick alert in Queensland: what pet owners need to know (without panicking)

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Queensland DPI has issued an alert after two probable detections of the American dog tick. Here’s what it is, why it matters, how it differs from our usual ticks, and what I want you to do if you find a weird one.