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Post by CollieSlave on Mar 19, 2016 22:58:15 GMT
I normally use Advantage (not monthly and usually just in the summer) but I have swapped to Advantix for Alfie, my vet said that's the only one that actually repels ticks, rather than just killing them on contact. It's worrying! There have been cases of pretty dramatic and very worrying side effects with Advantix. Are you concerned about this? Some reviews from the Amazon (USA) website- www.amazon.com/Advantix-Control-21-55-Pounds-Applications/product-reviews/B000Q5N7B8 |
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Post by scallywag on Mar 20, 2016 7:20:34 GMT
Oh blimey reading the reviews is quite scary  I am a boring old fart and my motto is if it ain't broke don't try fix it, therefore I don't experiment  I have always used Frontline Combi and have been very lucky with all my dogs in as much that I have only ever found 1 tick years ago on Beau and he came home a couple years ago from kennels with fleas  Now he gets treated BEFORE he goes in for his holiday. But that aside maybe I live and walk in the right areas  |
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Post by barley on Mar 20, 2016 9:48:44 GMT
I normally use Advantage (not monthly and usually just in the summer) but I have swapped to Advantix for Alfie, my vet said that's the only one that actually repels ticks, rather than just killing them on contact. It's worrying! There have been cases of pretty dramatic and very worrying side effects with Advantix. Are you concerned about this? Some reviews from the Amazon (USA) website- www.amazon.com/Advantix-Control-21-55-Pounds-Applications/product-reviews/B000Q5N7B8No, I'm personally not concerned as you get reviews like that with all spot-ons, they all carry some degree of risk. Alfie is fine with Advantix though and I'm more worried about the risk of babesia, it's a calculated risk I guess. |
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Post by zahada on Mar 20, 2016 10:04:02 GMT
Oh blimey reading the reviews is quite scary I am a boring old fart and my motto is if it ain't broke don't try fix it, therefore I don't experiment I have always used Frontline Combi and have been very lucky with all my dogs in as much that I have only ever found 1 tick years ago on Beau and he came home a couple years ago from kennels with fleas Now he gets treated BEFORE he goes in for his holiday. But that aside maybe I live and walk in the right areas I don't use anything on a regular basis as my dogs haven't had fleas or ticks for years, but certainly will put a spot-on on them before going to kennels. I will either use Actyvil tick plus or the very maligned Frontline. And when they come back they will be wormed. |
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Post by zahada on Mar 20, 2016 10:20:24 GMT
Do you all use effective tick treatments that work to prevent the tick even biting the animal at all, or is it mainly the treatments that require the tick to bite the animal first? I suppose the second method must be okay against this as the article, or another that I read, said that they need to be on for 24 hours before they pass on the disease. Do they fall off when they have been killed by tick medication though, or do they stay attached? I've seen dead ones still on a dog on a few occasions see and that makes me wonder if the stuff from the ticks body then enters the dogs blood stream as it would after 24 hours or whatever anyway? I don't routinely use anything. Last summer I did use Bravecto, this year, I am going for spot-on Activyl tick plus or Frontline. Which type of treatment is best depends on the dog. For swimmers, oral treatment is most effective, but the fleas/ticks have to bite first. MSD Animal Health - makers of Bravecto, claim that the pests are killed within the first 4 hours before they've had the chance to infect the host. You might see ticks (dead or live) attached to a Bravecto treated dog but they will drop off. The advantage of Bravecto is - it is effective for 12 weeks for fleas, 8 weeks for ticks. The reason for the shorter efficacy claim for ticks apparently is - the product hasn't been tested on a particular species of (north American) tick (which isn't in the UK anyway). But, allegedly, the efficacy is 12 weeks for ticks as well. So I hear.  |
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Post by CollieSlave on Mar 20, 2016 18:30:59 GMT
Do you all use effective tick treatments that work to prevent the tick even biting the animal at all, or is it mainly the treatments that require the tick to bite the animal first? I suppose the second method must be okay against this as the article, or another that I read, said that they need to be on for 24 hours before they pass on the disease. Do they fall off when they have been killed by tick medication though, or do they stay attached? I've seen dead ones still on a dog on a few occasions see and that makes me wonder if the stuff from the ticks body then enters the dogs blood stream as it would after 24 hours or whatever anyway? I don't routinely use anything. Last summer I did use Bravecto, this year, I am going for spot-on Activyl tick plus or Frontline. Which type of treatment is best depends on the dog. For swimmers, oral treatment is most effective, but the fleas/ticks have to bite first. MSD Animal Health - makers of Bravecto, claim that the pests are killed within the first 4 hours before they've had the chance to infect the host. You might see ticks (dead or live) attached to a Bravecto treated dog but they will drop off. The advantage of Bravecto is - it is effective for 12 weeks for fleas, 8 weeks for ticks. The reason for the shorter efficacy claim for ticks apparently is - the product hasn't been tested on a particular species of (north American) tick (which isn't in the UK anyway). But, allegedly, the efficacy is 12 weeks for ticks as well. So I hear. I have to say that I would not use Bravecto. The idea of potent poisons (ticks take a LOT of killing!) circulating throughout my dog, for a very considerable period, I find disturbing and worrying. When all said and done, it is the skin that needs the treatment, not the dog's internal organs! |
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Post by caz2golden on Mar 21, 2016 18:03:39 GMT
Just seen a facebook post that implies there has been a case in Nottingham, if it is to be believed this tick is spreading fast!
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Post by jacksmum on Mar 22, 2016 15:20:14 GMT
I have been looking into using Seresto collars as these covers fleas/ticks
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Post by alfiemummy on Mar 30, 2016 20:04:54 GMT
This was in our local paper last week, I can't see what good a fence is going to do...  |
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Post by orpheous87 on Mar 30, 2016 21:23:52 GMT
I'm guessing their thinking is that a fence will keep people from walking their dogs into the exact area and that they're hoping that will mean the ticks won't have any food. It seems like they've forgotten that ticks have legs though...
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Post by alfiemummy on Mar 30, 2016 21:24:55 GMT
I'm guessing their thinking is that a fence will keep people from walking their dogs into the exact area and that they're hoping that will mean the ticks won't have any food. It seems like they've forgotten that ticks have legs though... And that wildlife isn't going to be deterred by a fence... |
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Post by smilesbetter on Mar 30, 2016 21:35:13 GMT
I assume they are planning on treating the area with a pesticide or something to kill off the ticks. I have to say it's impressive they were able to pinpoint the exact location, hope they use that knowledge well while the ticks still haven't spread out too much.
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Post by smilesbetter on Mar 30, 2016 21:36:41 GMT
I'm guessing their thinking is that a fence will keep people from walking their dogs into the exact area and that they're hoping that will mean the ticks won't have any food. It seems like they've forgotten that ticks have legs though... And that wildlife isn't going to be deterred by a fence... Also wildlife have probably already picked up some of the ticks and transported them else where... |
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Post by alfiemummy on Mar 30, 2016 21:41:33 GMT
I assume they are planning on treating the area with a pesticide or something to kill off the ticks. I have to say it's impressive they were able to pinpoint the exact location, hope they use that knowledge well while the ticks still haven't spread out too much. I really wouldn't put money on them doing that! |
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Post by caz2golden on May 17, 2016 14:09:19 GMT
Just seen this petition and thought I would add here. Have heard of a possible babesiosis case in north Suffolk now! Though a case of closing door once horse has bolted but do think the passport system needs re-looking at! petition.parliament.uk/petitions/124844 |
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I am a boring old fart and my motto is if it ain't broke don't try fix it, therefore I don't experiment 
I have always used Frontline Combi and have been very lucky with all my dogs in as much that I have only ever found 1 tick years ago on Beau and he came home a couple years ago from kennels with fleas 
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