my dog has a huge tick problem the yard has been sprayed and he has had the drops nothing is working for us?

Answer 1

Many sprays and drops are a waste of time and money. Others are worth while. ASK at a reputable feed and seed or garden supply center about yard treatment. Believe me , you cannot take shortcuts about the directions on the label. Your dog may need assistance from a vet. Even Frontline doesn't always kill all kinds before they bite and ticks carry many diseases that may make your dog ill. Lyme's being only one. The type of tick should be identified so you know what you may be in for. The local extension agent (state department of agriculture, most counties have one, and near by cities use the nearest county) may also be able to help with identification and recommended yard sprays. Usually for free.
If you live in an area where there is abundant wildlife, be aware that they can be a source of reinfestation. Stop feeding them if you do so.

Answer 2

have to use the frontline drops to fight and kill ticks. the other thing you can do is check with your vet or local pet store and the preventic collars work great for ticks. this is a tick only collar and if the dog goes into water must be removed. I live in the foothills of Calif and have ticks all around cuz of the woods and deer. love the frontline. works wonders and I dont' have unwanted critters in my house or on my dogs. good luck

Answer 3

It's hard to avoid your dog getting ticks altogether unfortunatly, but I've found the best way to remove a tick is to light a match and blow it out and stick the still hot end on the backside of the tick, that way they usually just back themselves out rather than you trying to rip them out. If you rip them out, the head usually stays under the skin and can give the dog bad infections.

Answer 4

Where do you live(What type of environment... woods, desert, tropical, etc) Is your dog strictly an outside dog? What kind of dog? There's so many different things you can do, but I need more details, also, are these ticks wood ticks, deer ticks, or regular dog ticks? Each carries it's own set of problems, as well.

Answer 5

Are you using the good drops, like Advantix or Frontline? I know they're super expensive, but the $6 Hartz ones at the grocery store are worth what they cost, truly. Also, talk to your vet - I was just in recently and she said that in our area Advantix wasn't working as well and I should use Frontline. Something about resistance of the local pest population I guess.

Answer 6

if you live in the country ,get some chickens and free range them. Ticks will be history!,also if you have pine trees close to house? ticks love them!!and we cut down 2 and the problem dropped signifacantly.

Answer 7

sure this is so undesirable, communicate on your veterinarian good away, there's a liquid they are in a position to positioned on your canines. Ticks in California are like sunlight flower seed length, and flow quickly once you pull them off, so I positioned them in a jar and sealed it each and each plucking, i became annoying yet to stay away from lime ailment is extra significant. The season many times is on the tip of spring, good approximately now, i do no longer take my doggy into the mountains at season substitute. substitute the backyard or the place you enable your canines to flow. stay risk-free.

Answer 8

my best friend experienced the same problem- she went to a garlic spray- found at Seminole feed stores here in fl- and gave her dogs garlic pills in their food- keeping the grass cut low will help also - keep branches cut up high and keep other critters out- raccoons strays etc,,, they can bring em in also----- it will be a battle for some time till you get em under control- diatomaceous earth is a powder you can dust them with and it is not harmful to people (unless you breath it in- so wear a mask) it is fossilized hard algae- it will be good outside and in the dogs beds- when it gets wet it looses it's zing and you will need to reapply..

Answer 9

Oh thats bad... take him to a vet and have him take a medicated bath... or do it yourself... but QUICKLY!!! once that is done... watch where you let your dog roam... use that flea stuff that you put on their backs and it soaks in their blood.. fleas and ticks dont like the taste and will leave your dog alone...

Answer 10

Bet you havent tried Frontline. Its the best prevention ever.You must weigh the dog tho and get the correct dose for the weight.