If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
Recently got a dog from a friend who could not keep him. Our family has had dogs before, but it's been a while. ~ We live in a rural area and take him for a walk a few times per day. He is getting tics and possibly fleas. When I first got him he had a tic collar but I threw it away as it looked like it was spent. So far I've been looking him over carefully and takeing the little critters off of him. But I'm wondering if a collar and/or other medication might help for the ones I miss. On the other hand, it bugs me a bit to put "poison" right on the dog. Are these things safe for the dog (and the people petting him) or not? |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
Are these things safe for the dog (and the people petting him) or not?
You have to kill the ticks before they attach to the dog. The only thing that will do that are products such as Frontline Plus or Advantix. Fleas and ticks are parasites. They affect humans as well as pets. Choose your prevention accordingly. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
On Fri, 3 Nov 2006 21:25:42 -0500, "Sharon Too"
wrote: You have to kill the ticks before they attach to the dog. The only thing that will do that are products such as Frontline Plus or Advantix. My experience is that Frontline/Frontline+ will not kill ticks fast enough to prevent them from attaching. The only product I've found that will keep ticks from attaching is an amitraz collar. Amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth, so it cannot attach. -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) Do *not* sit next to Dennis. -- Cabin Fever |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
"shelly" wrote in message: My experience is that Frontline/Frontline+ will not kill ticks fast enough to prevent them from attaching. Exactly so. According to the vet AND the manufacturer. Not to mention, it is not 100% effective against ticks. And FWIW, Frontline + does not do anything more to kill ticks than Frontline does. The only difference is in the different life stages of fleas they kill. The only product I've found that will keep ticks from attaching is an amitraz collar. Amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth, so it cannot attach. Yup. The only foolproof thing against ticks. Suja |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
"shelly" wrote in message ... The only product I've found that will keep ticks from attaching is an amitraz collar. Amitraz paralyzes the tick's mouth, so it cannot attach. .........but not good for cats and quite frankly I wouldn't use it if there's little kids around either. Yes, I know you have a cat in your house, but I have a cat that grooms one of my dogs, so it's not something I'd ever use. buglady take out the dog before replying |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
On Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:50:04 GMT, "buglady"
wrote: ........but not good for cats and quite frankly I wouldn't use it if there's little kids around either. Yes, I know you have a cat in your house, but I have a cat that grooms one of my dogs, so it's not something I'd ever use. Absolutely. It's not something I'd recommend to someone with a cat*. Nor would I recommend Advantix, as Sharon did, without first finding out if the owner had cats. I think her post was full of problematic (mis)information, which is a little disturbing, considering her profession. * My cat doesn't groom the dog, or share space with her, so I've decided it's a risk worth taking. It's certainly not a risk I would recommend that others take, though. -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) A work is perfectly finished only when nothing can be added and nothing taken away. -- Joseph Joubert |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
Thanks to each of you for taking the time to answer. |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Flea & Tick Colars / Treatment
jabadoodle wrote:
Thanks to each of you for taking the time to answer. What is a "jabadoodle"? That almost sounds like animal cruelty. You better not jab my doodle! |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Fwd: New Heartworm Treatment Information | [email protected] | Dogs - general | 0 | June 15th 06 02:57 PM |
Fwd: New Heartworm Treatment Information | [email protected] | Dog behavior | 0 | June 15th 06 02:55 PM |
Excerpt: Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats | Jane Smith | Dog health | 1 | September 24th 05 05:34 PM |