Watch Out for Topical Flea Products!

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by TLC

YES ~ Tick Diseases can be deadly...

If untreated or treated too?

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Maximo

If untreated or treated too?

I don't know...

Roxy had an engored tick embedded in her paw-leg last spring. It had to have been there for a full day, maybe even two...By the time I got it out, it was huge, and there was a huge hole and huge bump. Took her to the Vet and she was put on antib's, the Vet said I REALLY need to apply the Frontline. I voiced my concerns, and he said he understands, but from his side - seeing the diseases first hand, that they are far worse than the product.

After 1 week, Roxy was not getting better and had to go on a stronger antib. Thankful she didn't catch a disease.

My area is VERY tick ridden, so I won't be taking any more chances....

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I do use Interceptor for heartworm and other parasites year round.

My guys don't see much grass other than our lawn which we spray for bugs, although I'm not crazy about the guys being on the lawn treated with chemicals.

I have yet to see a single tick or flea here, so I think I might risk it and hold the Frontline this year. (hope the expensive year's supply I have on hand has a long shelf life in case I want to use it in the future )

I use Interceptor too.
Oh and the company sprayed up by the house. Toward the road wasn't sprayed at all, so we would carry her for the first couple days over the sprayed part.

Fipronil (Frontline) does not expire if kept according to package directions.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by TLC

I don't know...

Roxy had an engored tick embedded in her paw-leg last spring. It had to have been there for a full day, maybe even two...By the time I got it out, it was huge, and there was a huge hole and huge bump. Took her to the Vet and she was put on antib's, the Vet said I REALLY need to apply the Frontline. I voiced my concerns, and he said he understands, but from his side - seeing the diseases first hand, that they are far worse than the product.

After 1 week, Roxy was not getting better and had to go on a stronger antib. Thankful she didn't catch a disease.

My area is VERY tick ridden, so I won't be taking any more chances....

Poor Roxy! I'm glad you found the tick and that things didn't turn out a lot worse.

I appreciate you sharing your experience. Decisions, decisions. I'll probably break down and put the Frontline on my guys.

[Tessa Arnold]

I used Petsmarts brand the last month and it bugged him so bad I had to give him a bath. Poor guy. Won't do that again. I used frontline the first time and he didn't care too much.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I use Interceptor too.
Oh and the company sprayed up by the house. Toward the road wasn't sprayed at all, so we would carry her for the first couple days over the sprayed part.

Fipronil (Frontline) does not expire if kept according to package directions.

Good to know!

I usually keep my guys on pavement (we don't have sidewalks), but their other caretaker (grandpa) lets them go off-roading a little bit during walks.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Tessa Arnold

I used Petsmarts brand the last month and it bugged him so bad I had to give him a bath. Poor guy. Won't do that again. I used frontline the first time and he didn't care too much.

I've heard of several pups that had bad reactions to certain products. Glad the Frontline worked for you.

[Maximo]

Today we found a great park to visit regularly...full of grass and woods and critters...so, looks like we will be using the Frontline for protection.

[ltret0294]

I posted a similar thread with an EPA article. Here is the YT link.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...annel-epa.html