Ticks Are Here!
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BULLDOG8871
Boxer Booster
I have also been finding ticks on Rocco...I have been giving him flea and tick meds. and am also in the midst of getting a limes vaccination. I am sure to check him from head to between toes everytime he comes in from the yard.
Greg
Bucks Co. PA
Rocco-15 week classic male w/ blk mask
Greg
Bucks Co. PA
Rocco-15 week classic male w/ blk mask
puakea
Boxer Buddy
ticks are everywhere in California
If you have small children, I don't think this is recommended, but there is a new spray from either the makers of Frontline or Advantic(?)... that you can spray on your pup before outside exursions. I would just be mindful if you allow your pup on furniture and such in the house... Your vet probably has a lot of helpful information on this, and that is where you can get this product. I dog walk in pastures here in CA, and if I don't spray this on prior to the walks, the dogs (more on long-hair) come back with litterally dozens of ticks. If you are in a heavily populated area (ticks), the spray won't prevent them from completely getting on your pup, but it will help prevent latching.
also a good resource: via your county - the local mosquito / tick abatement program. they usually have very good information and statistics on the # of ticks in your area that could possibly carry lyme and other yucky stuff. At the local abatement ctr here, you can take a tick to them (if you find one on yourself or dog) and have it tested. If you are part of a dog club or something like that, you can also probably arrange a little workshop w/ them to get some hands on education about ticks.
good luck - be safe.
If you have small children, I don't think this is recommended, but there is a new spray from either the makers of Frontline or Advantic(?)... that you can spray on your pup before outside exursions. I would just be mindful if you allow your pup on furniture and such in the house... Your vet probably has a lot of helpful information on this, and that is where you can get this product. I dog walk in pastures here in CA, and if I don't spray this on prior to the walks, the dogs (more on long-hair) come back with litterally dozens of ticks. If you are in a heavily populated area (ticks), the spray won't prevent them from completely getting on your pup, but it will help prevent latching.
also a good resource: via your county - the local mosquito / tick abatement program. they usually have very good information and statistics on the # of ticks in your area that could possibly carry lyme and other yucky stuff. At the local abatement ctr here, you can take a tick to them (if you find one on yourself or dog) and have it tested. If you are part of a dog club or something like that, you can also probably arrange a little workshop w/ them to get some hands on education about ticks.
good luck - be safe.
Your mention of the County Commission reminded me of something we have available in our area. Our county mosquito commission will come spray your property for mosquitos (we just have to call and request it). I am going to check with them to see if they do anything for ticks. I will also check with the vet regarding the spray from Frontline or Advantage. I really have to be careful because my 7 month old granddaughtetr is here frequently and she is
at the stage where she is usually on the floor. Oh, I can't even think about finding a tick on her!!
at the stage where she is usually on the floor. Oh, I can't even think about finding a tick on her!!
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