Dog Owner Tick Question

[spence]

Remember that the stuff like Frontline isn't a repellent but kills the ticks when they bite the dog. So if you go and play in the grass you'll still bring 'em into the house.

-spence

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by spence

Remember that the stuff like Frontline isn't a repellent but kills the ticks when they bite the dog. So if you go and play in the grass you'll still bring 'em into the house.

-spence

Exactly. Ticks have to be attached to a host for at least 24 hours before they transmit Lyme disease. Frontline doesn't keep them from attaching--it just kills them when they start feeding on the blood.

You basically want the ticks to attach to the treated dog, and not fall off beforehand and attach to you. Of course, the best thing to do is search the dog for ticks as soon as they are ready to come inside. It's just that deer ticks are so freaking tiny that they can be tough to find.

[vineyardblues]

I like K9 Advantage for my German Shepard
we walk every day , i put the drop's between her shoulder blades.
I have to say that I do not run in the woods with her,way too many deer in my neck of the woods..

the freakin cat brings home the ticks ,,, anyone want a free cat !

[Raven]

you ain't kidding their tiny !!

i couldn't believe it...had to put glasses on to see one
it was so small

we bought front line but never used it...
i still cringe at the thought
I've had some bad experiences with POISONS

i'll use it on the darn cat tho cuz he cruises everywhere
that lil bastid....

and the dog is a cinch to wash....

final mention on brewers yeast as i always use
both natural remedies to back up the use of insecticide
type products or scientific products ect...

i paid: 4.32 cents for 8 ounces of the yellow powder
there is a flaked form but you don't want "that kind" for the pets.

that kind is preferable if ya wanna stir it into milk tho
because it dissolves rapidly