onto her neck, she has done this ever since she had the identichip put in. its like she thinks im going to hurt her, wot can i do to make life easier for the both of us when its time to reapply again??
2007-11-05 09:33:12 · 12 answers · asked by karen 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
your right, she is probably associating it to having the chip done (those needles are huge!!!).
try talking to her, making a fuss and giving her treats.
if possible get someone else to apply the treatment at the same time you distract her.
2007-11-05 09:38:21 · answer #1 · answered by L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was probably hurt or scared by the microchip and is now understandably sensitive about her neck area.
You need to desensitise her to having her neck touched. Spend a lot of time gently stroking that area - animals need to get used to being touched wherever in case they even need tobe examined there. You can gradually desensitise your dog to this. When the time comes to put on the flea treatment, sit with her, stroking her and then stroke her neck, and quietly apply the treatment.
Keep in mind that spot-ons don't HAVE to go on the neck to work, they can go anywhere on the body - they're just usually applied on the neck to stop the animal washing them off. There's always the option of applying the stuff elsewhere on the body and then having her wear an e-collar until its dry.
Chalice
EDIT: Re: nellana's comment - I don't think you'll find much info on febronil, if any. If you try fipronil on the other hand you might have more luck - this is the actual ingredient of Frontline. Is it even Frontline you're using though? As far as flea treatments go, you won't find a much safer one than Frontline. Go ahead and Google it.
2007-11-06 05:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the flea treatment can cause a burning sensation over their skin. My cat has this effect with stronghold flea treatment but he can tolerate the spot on one quite well. My other cat is fine with either treatment. I now have him injected at the vet twice a year. The injection doesn't kill the flea but it makes them infertile, I use the spot on once in the summer when fleas are normally at their worst. The reason you apply it to the back of their necks is to stop them licking it, if you could prevent your dog licking another area of her body, ie her back, maybe by putting a funnel collar on her for a couple of hours, you could try applying it somewhere else and see if that makes a difference.
2007-11-05 09:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by xoclairexo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline and other flea treatments contain Febronil, which is a strong chemical. Do a google on Febronil. It has caused seizures in dogs, and the side-effects of it build up in the dog. There are far easier ways to protect against fleas. Dust the coat with Brewers Yeast, for example...fleas can't stand the stuff.
2007-11-05 10:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by nellana 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Either it hurt when the chip was put in or it hurts now, she obviously thinks you are going to hurt her. Apparantly there is a serious flee problem this year because of the wet weather, I put flea stuff on the neck of my cockers and it didn't work so today I bathed them with Avon skin so soft which apparantly fleas hate and dissapear pretty quick, it also makes the dogs skin and coat soft and is much cheaper than flea stuff, and works better.
2007-11-05 09:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by willow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably doesn't like the noise or the smell.
I have the same problem with one of my dogs.
Next time you have to do your flea treatment take it with you on your walk.Half way through the walk stop & put it on without making a scene or a fuss.
Dogs are much better excepting things when they are away from home.
2007-11-05 23:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by Another Planet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can work on counter conditioning and desensitizing her to it. Associate good things, like a treat with being made to sit still and have something put on her back. I've often wondered if the stuff stung. I've had dogs that acted like it did. But even so, I have a dog that hates having her ears cleaned but knows she's going to get a treat when it's done. She lets me do it and then runs over to the treat jar.
www.fearfuldogs.com
2007-11-05 09:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be firm and calm, don't argue with her. If it gets to be a hassle, abort and try later. She is afraid and needs some extra re-assurance. Try doing it when she is asleep, or rewarding her after you are finished to combat the negative association she has made already. You may even try a long walk before applying it, my lab is always calm and laid back after some excersise!
2007-11-05 09:45:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My lab does exactly the same i have to chase him around because when he sees the front line coming out he does a runner i coax him with a biscuit/treat don't know about your lab but mine will do anything for food. Good luck
2007-11-05 09:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say take her on a seriously fun and long walk and when you get back do it calmly, quicky and with out any fuss. walk over calm, do it quickly and leave her. don't talk or anything, after a couple of times like this she'll think "oh, was that all it was" sometimes we increase the fear by talking and making a fuss. if you act like its nothing so will she! good luck
2007-11-06 11:51:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋