YUCK! Engorged Ticks!
 

You're probably seeing my name a lot as I've been posting frequently about Moose and LP lately...but I had to ask this question too!

I posted a thread about our tick problem a little while back and just wanted to give an update and ask for more help!

After finding many many ticks on Moose (but none engorged) we took a trip to the vet and got Vectra, which, according to our veterinarian is a really great preventitive for ticks. We applied the Vectra two weeks ago and it is supposed to be applied once a month. It repels and kills ticks. :thumbup:

However, this Wednesday, I found 2 more ticks on Moose! Later that night, as I was putting him to bed, I noticed these huge greenish/grayish things in his bed... they were HUGE fully engorged ticks- 3 of them!! :eek:

Thursday- I pulled another small tick from Moose's leg.

Friday- I pulled a big engorged tick from him!!

I am thoroughly digusted and so upset that it seems the Vectra is not working at all! And I am worried for Moose's health and our own...I found a tick on myself as well! :thumbdown

Anyone in Florida experiencing this? Moose has never had a tick in his entire life until now. Just want something that works!

Thanks everyone!

maybe you need to treat your yard?

All I can say is YUK. We seem to be getting a few over here just lately. I noticed Rosie poking at something on the carpet the other day, took a few seconds to realise it was a tick, not engorged thankfully. It was a real shock as I hadn't seen one for years.

We live in a condo so unfortunately I can't treat the grounds or I would! Good thinking though. Guess getting him cut very shorts is the best I can do right now.

Ticks can kill a Yorkie either by disease or by draining their blood...thank goodness you are trying things. I wish I could help but never had ticks this bad...the only suggestion I would have is that they do not go on the grass but I am sure that is a problem...I wish I could help.

My Vet will not sell or carry Vectra D as it has Permethrin in it, which is classified by the US EPA a likely human carcinogen.

Permethrin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

We use Frontline Plus, Minksheen shampoo and have our yard treated.

Since you live in a condo, maybe you can ask them about having the perimeter of the grass area treated for ticks?

Good point..I knew the name was sending warning signals but I couldn't remember why....I know someone who almost lost their yorkie because of this ....very serious and shouldn't be used.

Really?! The Vectra is dangerous? I had NO idea! How can a veternarian ask me to use this on a 4lb dog if it carries such risks?! I am very disappointed. So you guys just use the Minksheen shampoo? No Frontline or topical/oral tick prevention?

Thanks for the help!

Most people on this board, I've noticed, use either Frontline Plus or K9 Advantix. Advantix works for me & Jackson!
:thumbup: Haven't had a tick since May (when he was on Frontline).

FYI: Advantix also has Permethrin - that's what these products claim insect repellants.
advantix Info: Pharmacology

We use Frontline Plus, Minksheen and treat the yard ;)

LBH,
I'm from FL as well and I've been having a tick problem this summer. I too, live in a townhome community and I'm unable to treat the grass. I presented the problem to the HOA and it was denied after they investigated the cost. We started out with Vetra and I was finding ticks left and right. After the 2nd month, I realized it wasn't working and got a refund. I started Max on K9 Advantix and I' finding less. I've found one so far after having him on the Advantix for 3 months.

Permethrin
 

Here a link to additional information on the flea tick meds Advantix and other peoples experiences with this product and effects it has had on their animals.

World Wide Woof

PERMETHRIN the active ingred. here is a link to the effects of this drug... Please everyone read your active ingred. in your meds!!!!!
PERMETHRIN - Insecticide Fact Sheet.. Read before using this poison

Please everyone if you are putting down insect control including termites...ect find out the active ingreds.