Dogs and Ticks
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
August 12, 2018 11:55am CST
Do you have any concerns about your dog coming in contact with ticks during the end of the summer season?
From mid-August to November is a time when ticks are most active in the U.S. With the weather still nice dog owners have many opportunities to walk their pets outdoors. From lyme disease to ticks carrying Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, in addition to other insects which carry illnesses, we are not the only ones who need to stay safe.
Maybe you have already tried some products and used prevention methods to protect your dog from ticks and insects.
So, are there any preventive techniques you use to safeguard your dog against these blood sucking insects?
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
24 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 , a collar can be helpful too, I am just used to using the spray on Daisy, thank goodness there are products to keep ticks and fleas away.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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26 Aug 18
@bluesa Your right there! Many different products to choose among for protection 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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21 Aug 18
Thanks for responding "C." When I did have a pet flea and tick collars were helpful. Plus, my dog/cat was indoor most of the time too.
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@sweetashoney (3597)
• United States
17 Aug 18
I wish August till November was only how long we have to put up with them. I live in the south and it seems like once it gets warm you can look out. The fleas and ticks are coming out! I had always had a problem controlling ticks and fleas on all the dogs that I have ever had until now. It had been around 5 or 6 years since I owned a dog, then my daughter gave me her German shepherd around 3 months ago. I always said if I ever got another dog that I would use the monthly pill. So far they work great, haven't seen any fleas or ticks.
@sweetashoney (3597)
• United States
17 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 I guess that's what I meant when I was saying that I had a problem controlling them. I had always used topical medications and shampooed them so much I know they had to hate taking a bath. Nether one of them worked good. I was lucky if they stayed gone for a week. fl
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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18 Aug 18
@sweetashoney I see. Sometimes trial and error can be useful in finding the best method to use.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Aug 18
Their are other cycles of the season where ticks are also prevalent, especially in the South. Tall grassy fields are areas to keep your dog away from in addition to keeping your lawn mowed. Glad the pill works for your pet! Topical medications have also been used to deter ticks and keep your pet from harm.
@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
17 Aug 18
I once tried to sell PetProtector - a small thing that was loaded with ScalarWaves and would prevent the problem with ticks and others. I sold a couple but I have no pets, so I cold not test it on my own pet.. have forgottento to ask if they worked.. 
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@buenavida (9984)
• Sweden
17 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 I have no experience about PetProtecor, but you might find some info, if you make a search.. 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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17 Aug 18
I have never heard about a product like that one. Old school methods like collars, topical medications, pills, and preventive methods like keeping your yard mowed have been proven effective. Your product reminds me of one I bought for mice. It plugged into an outlet and supposedly emitted a signal which kept the mice out. What I learned from that was maybe old school methods are more tried and true than science and technology. At least in this case
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
15 Aug 18
The last dog I had was 18 years ago and I never worried about ticks at that time.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
16 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 Could be that the ticks were in the grasses and not too much in the city where we lived.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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16 Aug 18
I remember my Aunt picking ticks off her dogs as a youngster. The poor animal. You could actually see the blood where it was attached. So even back that long ago, it was an issue for pet owners. Of course, they let the dog roam outside on their large property, so the dog was bound to wander into high grasses full of insects.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Aug 18
Surprisingly, my dogs never got ticks. My one dog got fleas once, found out he was allergic to them. Found a way to get rid of them. But I couldn't tell you what it was anymore, except it came in a spray bottle. I haven't had a dog in two years now, and I really miss having one.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 If I move, I will look for a place that allows pets. I know the senior complex around the corner allows them. So, yes, I would consider another dog.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Aug 18
I'm sure they have many solutions to rub on dogs. This article even suggested spritzing your dog with diluted white vinegar. Never would of thought of that? Do you think your will consider another dog in the future?
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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15 Aug 18
That sounds very effective. Do you use any products on your dog as prevention? They also have a Canine Lyme disease vaccine available.
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@moichan (666)
• Philippines
15 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 I used to have talc which was prescribed by the veterinarian. But basically I keep the house sparkling clean and make sure that he won't play with infected ones.
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