FDA Warning - Flea/Tic Meds - Dogs and Cats
If you haven't seen it, the FDA has issued a warning on 4 different common flea/tic meds that are causing neurological issues in both dogs and cats. They are also currently notifying vets. The 4 inv...
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BCSnob wrote:
That is that is a reasonable approach and one We used when our dogs were only out in a yard. Parasitic nematodes work well at controlly fleas and ticks; however the treatment cost for our current property is about $2500. Fleas have not been an issue for us; however ticks are and we likely have Lyme carrying tics on our farm based upon the number of times we’ve treated infected dogs. Plus our dogs are exposed to many farms throughout the year.
In addition to using a topical for tics we also vaccinate for Lyme.
Yes, size of property is a concern. And, the amount of time your dog spends with other animals.
The fact is there is no one solution that will work in every situation. But understanding the different options can get you a solution that will work.
