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Ugh, a thick We've had Nena for 4 years now and Rufus for 1 year. This is the first time I saw a thick :eek: We've never had any problems with thicks. Nena has always been clean. Yesterday wen I got home from work I took them out. At home I saw Nena playing with something, when I got closer it was a freaking huge gray thick, bleh!! I immediately checked the dog's but thank goodness they were clean! Should I worry? http://www.oes.org/assets/images/dog-vs-deer-ticks.jpg (picture H) |
As long as you removed the tick, I wouldn't worry too much. My boys have had many ticks and have been fine so far. They are yucky though! |
They are!! The thick was on the ground and nothing was on the dogs. I don't have anything to use on the dogs to prevent thick. Do I have to buy some? |
I think the most popular tick prevention is Advantix (I or II). Depends on what heartworm prevention you use. Different pups sometimes have different reactions to the same meds so whatever you decide to go with, I'd suggest you keep an eye on them for the first couple days. |
I would talk to your vet about what to use in your area. I'm not sure which products are used in Europe. We use Frontline Plus and I check my doggies out every evening to see if they have any bugs on them. |
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I'm free tomorrow so I'll pass by my vet and ask them what to buy and how to use it. I just find it weird because it's the first time I find a thick :( |
Just out of curiosity, does anyone have a good method of searching for ticks on the pups body other than just feeling for them with your fingers? |
1 Attachment(s) I use this comb when I'm checking Rufus (got it on a first aid kit) Nena is completely white so she is easier to check just by looking. |
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Frontline Plus is what I trust most to keep ticks away and kill existing/attached ticks |
try rubbing them with a mix of a base oil like almond or olive oil and neem oil |
I didn't know much about Frontline (Plus) but it seems very popular too so I did some search.. Thought it was good info if you're trying to figure out which to try out first. K9 Advantix II Vs Frontline Plus | K9 Advantix II |
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I went to the vet today and they gave me Advantix Spot-on solution for both of my dogs. They said that it was the best thing to use.. |
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