So, to back up to a thread a while back.... I have decided to not give my dogs the heartworm preventative. It is making me a little nervous, but as we said, those companies prey on our fear. My vet is not happy. She thinks every dog should be on it cause the risk is "so" high. I'm not too sure that the risk is that high. I realize it is there, but I guess I'm taking the chance anyway.
I have started my dogs on something called FleaTreats for flea/tick prevention. It's all natural and they say it is guaranteed or your money back... so we'll see. You give them small tablets every day. The dogs think they are treats. It makes a good training treat! My small dogs take one in the morning and one in the evening. My big dog, of course, takes more.
There is just no way I can put those insecticides into my dog's bodies any more. If they stayed on the skin that might be one thing, but of course it gets into their bloodstream.... not good.
