My dog (a golden retriever) is also on Frontline and Heartguard and we never had a tick problem EVER before. It's really disgusting. We've been thoroughly inspecting him twice a day and we've found approximately 25 ticks in the past 4 days. Only 1 today, though. My poor doggie! He's getting a bath, dip, and SHORT haircut tomorrow morning. Then we're putting on the Preventic collar. Wish us luck!
2007-02-22 09:16:36 · 10 answers · asked by kgbmom 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Collars can be effective, but must be applied properly. To get the right degree of snugness, you should just be able to get two fingers between the collar and the neck of your pet. Be sure to cut off any excess portion of the collar after you have properly applied it. Otherwise, that animal or other pets may try to chew on the end. Check the package for information on duration of effectiveness since many collars lose effectiveness when they get wet, e.g.; if a dog swims a lot. Watch carefully for any irritation under the collar. If this occurs, you may need to use a different product.
Do NOT use collars containing Amitraz, permethrin, or organophosphates on cats.
In severely tick-infested areas or for dogs who spend a lot of time outdoors and in the woods, we have found a Preventic Tick Collar in addition to a permethrin-containing product such as Bio Spot is going to give your dog the best protection. This collar contains Amitraz, which is approved to use in conjunction with most other flea and tick products. With the Preventic Collar, 95% of the ticks will detach and die within 24 hours.
Remember, with any tick preventive you use on your pet, the ticks must actually be in contact with the active ingredient to be killed by it. For instance, if you only use a tick collar, you may see ticks attached and feeding on the dog, even directly under the tick collar. This has to happen for the tick to take in the insecticide and die. A good tick collar will kill the tick in 24 hours or less. This greatly reduces the risk of tick-transmitted diseases since it generally requires more than 24 hours of attachment for disease to be transmitted.
Even a pet who is treated with an insecticide could potentially get a tick that attaches for a sufficient time to transmit disease. Vaccines for Lyme disease for dogs are available to provide that extra protection.
2007-02-22 09:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those collars work on the ticks about the neck and head. What you need to do is get the stuff that is applied on their backs and at the same time spay your yard.
You will need to spray your yard every two week for about 6 to 8 weeks. By spraying every two weeks you a getting the adults and youngsters, the next will take care of hathlings, the third times is to get anything that may have hatched in an area that did not get a direct spray, The 4th time is to just an extra measure.
Keep in mind that ticks can walk onto your property from the neighbors yard or off the street. So it is not just the one time series of sprays, you may have to do it once a month just to maintain all your efforts.
2007-02-22 09:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not suggest the Frontline and Heartgard at the same time. I work in a vet clinic and do NOT suggest that. I would suggest trying K-9 Advantix. The Advantix causes what they call a hot foot effect. once a tick or flea or even mosquito touches the dog it causes a hot effect on the feet of the tick, flea, or mosquito. in return they will fall off of the dog and you will not have any more problems.
2007-02-22 09:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Flea and tick collars only work right around the collar, and sometimes not even then, I have seen fleas and ticks right under them, they still get them all over the rest of their bodies. Ask your vet about Advantix, that works great!
2007-02-22 09:43:32 · answer #4 · answered by ER Vet Tech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vet gave it to you, it will probably work. If it doesn't, you can get a full refund on the tick collar.
2007-02-22 09:24:31 · answer #5 · answered by rosemary 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are good tick collars. zodiac is effective. however, powders are just as effective and less likely to cause hair loss and skin irritation. another more holistic remedy is to feed your dog garlic, mixed in with his food. good luck.
2007-02-22 09:23:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope the ticks rot in water :o
2007-02-22 09:29:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i used a similar collar on my dog, who is a english-springer-spaniel who has medium length to long hair, and it worked for me, i also gave him a really good bath.
2007-02-22 09:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by ~i love my dogs~ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will work and maybe ask your dog's vet to give you somthing to wash him with.
2007-02-22 09:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by Cutiegul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sprinkle brewer's yeast on his food - I heard this works
2007-02-22 09:19:34 · answer #10 · answered by joedude471 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋