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Post by biglakebass on Feb 21, 2017 10:22:25 GMT -6
Do you give the pooch topical or oral meds for ticks? He gets Frontline and Heartguard each month from April 1st through December 1st. In hindsight, maybe he should just be on it year around? I have wondered about expanding on how long we give our dogs the stuff too. With this weather going on, I wouldnt be surprised at all to find some deer ticks on them.
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Post by chummer16 on Feb 21, 2017 11:09:38 GMT -6
I called the vet, it is called Bravecto. $60 a pill. She said it is recommended for every three months. They did not tell me that last year and she only got one dose. It lasted from April-December. She reccomended me getting a dose now because they have seen ticks all winter with the constant warm ups.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 21, 2017 11:18:05 GMT -6
I called the vet, it is called Bravecto. $60 a pill. She said it is recommended for every three months. They did not tell me that last year and she only got one dose. It lasted from April-December. She reccomended me getting a dose now because they have seen ticks all winter with the constant warm ups. Thanks! I will inquire when we go in for his follow-up.
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Post by terrifictom on Feb 21, 2017 12:28:09 GMT -6
Hoping for a complete recovery for your dog Dale.
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Post by biglakebass on Feb 21, 2017 12:28:52 GMT -6
^^^^^^ agree!!!
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 21, 2017 12:34:12 GMT -6
Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I am optimistic, he's a healthy pup normally, so I think he will do fine.
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Post by Sandbur on Feb 21, 2017 13:11:44 GMT -6
Our clinic has used Bravecto, Nexgard, and Frontline. It seems like each had some advantages depending on circumstances.
I will check with the small animal people. I used Nexgard last fall.
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Post by mnaaron on Feb 21, 2017 14:20:13 GMT -6
Hoping for a speedy and full recovery. I always worry about our dogs since we live in deer tick central I swear. Can easily have 30+ deer ticks on you from one small walk through the woods. I quit using Frontline years ago since it doesn't seem to be as effective on ticks. I personally use a topically (Advantage) since I want something that repels and kills ticks. I don't want them to even get a chance to bite in the first place.
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Post by mnaaron on Feb 21, 2017 14:21:34 GMT -6
Be interested in hearing Arts report. It seems like every vet you go to has a different product they support.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 21, 2017 14:44:11 GMT -6
Be interested in hearing Arts report. It seems like every vet you go to has a different product they support. ^^^ Surely due to kickbacks from the manufacturers, no different than your personal doctor.
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Post by mnaaron on Feb 21, 2017 15:27:14 GMT -6
Be interested in hearing Arts report. It seems like every vet you go to has a different product they support. ^^^ Surely due to kickbacks from the manufacturers, no different than your personal doctor.
Yeah I figured as much just didn't want to mention anything in case Art took offensive to it. We all know he has thick skin.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 21, 2017 15:43:07 GMT -6
Ahhh, he don't mind, just look at all the kickbacks he got from that rain dance gig!
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Post by mnaaron on Feb 21, 2017 15:49:20 GMT -6
True that...greedy bastard
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Post by ogemaone on Feb 21, 2017 17:29:58 GMT -6
Hope he gets better. I have always used Frontline with good results. I prefer the spray bottle of Frontline over the pack you squirt across the back. I just wear gloves and spray the dog all over good and rub it in well with my hands. Seems more effective than the squirt packs. Not all the vets carry the spray. It also seems you get a lot more treatments for $$$.
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Post by wiscwhip on Feb 22, 2017 7:38:32 GMT -6
He seemed to be doing quite a bit better by yesterday evening, he even brought me a toy to play with and was a lot more mobile while navigating the stairs and outside. Crossing our fingers that he has no long term affects.
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