zipdog Posted May 5, 2022 Report Share Posted May 5, 2022 Hello Reaching out to the wisdom of PW. I have a young Cocker which of late is picking up lots of ticks. Does anyone have any tips on how to help stop this? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods&wurz Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 "Frontline plus" works for me. I've found normal frontline doesn't help with the ticks on my E.S.S but the Frontline plus works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 In a word Bravecto, one tablet 4 times a year and no ticks or fleas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow white Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Bravecto but buy it of eBay with prescription from vets works out lot cheaper our vet wants £49 per tablet eBay £19 per tablet then prescription from our vet is £24 so 19 x 4 =76 plus 24 =100 4 times 49=196 saving of 96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Above and buy a tick key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptC Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Seresto collars are very good, almost water resistant as well. They last a good eight months depending on if you can keep your dog out of water. I spray the Lab with diluted tea tree on his chest and front legs before a walk through the woods. It certainly works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted May 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 Hey Don't forget yourself either - I'm on 3wks high-end antibiotics cos a B'Stard got me - and I only noticed a week later - back of me thigh....... L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrall26 Posted May 6, 2022 Report Share Posted May 6, 2022 My terrier had one just above his nose today. Sat with him for a while, got thumb and finger underneath it. quick pull all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted May 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 21 hours ago, worrall26 said: My terrier had one just above his nose today. Sat with him for a while, got thumb and finger underneath it. quick pull all out. I was always told to twist them, otherwise the legs can be left in the dog and cause a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrall26 Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 2 hours ago, zipdog said: I was always told to twist them, otherwise the legs can be left in the dog and cause a problem. All came out fully intact. Done the same quite a few times and always got it all out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted May 7, 2022 Report Share Posted May 7, 2022 Legs?! 🤔 The danger of incorrect tick removal is that the mouthpart remains tapped in to the blood vessel, with a certain amount of the rest of the tick's body attached to it. If the tick contains pathogens these can then get introduced to the host's bloodstream. Tick removal tools cost only a few pounds and they are virtually 100% effective if used correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted May 8, 2022 Report Share Posted May 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Jim Neal said: Legs?! 🤔 The danger of incorrect tick removal is that the mouthpart remains tapped in to the blood vessel, with a certain amount of the rest of the tick's body attached to it. If the tick contains pathogens these can then get introduced to the host's bloodstream. Tick removal tools cost only a few pounds and they are virtually 100% effective if used correctly. 👍 Never burn them off and avoid squeezing them. As Jim alludes, poor removal increases the infection risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted May 9, 2022 Report Share Posted May 9, 2022 Nexgaurd spectra for my sprocker as always in the thick stuff tic removal tool is on standby but not required so far for my dog but used on my sisters dog numerous times Like the idea of broveco once a quarter- will as next time her prescription is due ! And interested that your vet chary£25 for issuing a prescription ! Agriv8 On 06/05/2022 at 08:45, snow white said: Bravecto but buy it of eBay with prescription from vets works out lot cheaper our vet wants £49 per tablet eBay £19 per tablet then prescription from our vet is £24 so 19 x 4 =76 plus 24 =100 4 times 49=196 saving of 96 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted May 11, 2022 Report Share Posted May 11, 2022 On 06/05/2022 at 08:45, snow white said: Bravecto but buy it of eBay with prescription from vets works out lot cheaper our vet wants £49 per tablet eBay £19 per tablet then prescription from our vet is £24 so 19 x 4 =76 plus 24 =100 4 times 49=196 saving of 96 Spot on advice. Make sure that weigh your dog first. Differing dogs sizes require differing doses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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