Fleas - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T01:23:39Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/fleas?feed=yes&xn_auth=noUse to use bugs off garlic su…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-06:865021:Comment:10462762013-02-06T06:04:25.305ZJo Ottingerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
<p>Use to use bugs off garlic suppliment for dogs and horses, but my Irish will not eat it. Switched last year to Sentinal which is a bill instead of the spot on. I have had dogs that had reaction to both Advantage and Heartgard. Had to find something to give Hawk for Heartworms. So far he is doing ok with it.</p>
<p>Use to use bugs off garlic suppliment for dogs and horses, but my Irish will not eat it. Switched last year to Sentinal which is a bill instead of the spot on. I have had dogs that had reaction to both Advantage and Heartgard. Had to find something to give Hawk for Heartworms. So far he is doing ok with it.</p> Gee Andy, that's all a bit sc…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-06:865021:Comment:10460992013-02-06T05:21:44.888ZDianne cookhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Diannecook
Gee Andy, that's all a bit scary! I'm not one to put much of any flea products on and at present trying some other suggestions from ES members....thank goodness! Just curious....do you have in your country paralysis ticks? Certain times of the year they are in certain parts of Australia :( which makes it vital to use something to prevent that type of tick. A dog or cat is paralysed quickly and treatment must be fast and is expensive. Our pet insurance company require me to keep up a treatment…
Gee Andy, that's all a bit scary! I'm not one to put much of any flea products on and at present trying some other suggestions from ES members....thank goodness! Just curious....do you have in your country paralysis ticks? Certain times of the year they are in certain parts of Australia :( which makes it vital to use something to prevent that type of tick. A dog or cat is paralysed quickly and treatment must be fast and is expensive. Our pet insurance company require me to keep up a treatment that will control them to maintain cover. I'd love to know any other form of treatment or remedy that I can use, as when we travel to our beach place i need to use frontline spray.....yuk!! Please does anyone have any suggestions :)) thanks Andy for that link. Hi Pippa. have a read of this…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-02:865021:Comment:10445602013-02-02T02:04:46.599ZAndy Bensteadhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AndyBenstead
<p>Hi Pippa. have a read of this.</p>
<p>If your pet brings home a tiny hitchhiker clinging to its fur after a romp in the woods this summer, don't panic. Although ticks can transmit many different diseases to both humans and pets, including the much-feared Lyme disease, prompt and proper removal will significantly decrease the likelihood of infection.</p>
<p>Dr. Allan Paul is a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine who specializes in parasitology, which is the…</p>
<p>Hi Pippa. have a read of this.</p>
<p>If your pet brings home a tiny hitchhiker clinging to its fur after a romp in the woods this summer, don't panic. Although ticks can transmit many different diseases to both humans and pets, including the much-feared Lyme disease, prompt and proper removal will significantly decrease the likelihood of infection.</p>
<p>Dr. Allan Paul is a professor at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine who specializes in parasitology, which is the study of parasites. Over the years, he certainly has heard his fair share of interesting old wives' tales about how to remove a tick. Contrary to popular belief, "burning a tick with a hot match is not a good method of removal," says Dr. Paul. Doing so actually makes the parasite expel its contents back into the animal and increase the likelihood of the spread of disease.</p>
<p>For all the perfectly manicured ladies out there, it's also not recommended to grab your bottle of finger nail polish at the first sign of a tick either. According to Dr. Paul, "acetone makes the tick more brittle, so when you do try to remove it the tick shatters." Tiny pieces of tick all over your pet isn't the best case scenario, especially since that makes disease transmission more likely.</p>
<p>Although your grandmother may advise you to smother a tick with Vaseline, the only thing that may do is to create a slippery pet. Once a tick attaches to an animal, it buries its head under the surface of the skin. In essence, the tick has already suffocated itself, so covering it with any type of oil won't help.</p>
<p>There is one method that Dr. Paul recommends. "The best way to remove a tick is to grab it as close to the skin as possible with a pair of tweezers," he explains. With a firm and gentle pull you should be able to easily remove the majority of the parasite.</p>
<p>If you see a little black dot left in the area where the tick attached, don't worry. "If the head gets left in, it's not a big problem," says Dr. Paul. Ticks are able to cement themselves into the skin of the pet, so removing their head can be difficult. In most cases, the body will take care of this parasitic souvenir on its own.</p>
<p>The best thing you can do for your pet, short of keeping it in a bubble, is to get into the habit of checking it for ticks after every walk. Although it may be tempting, do not use any human tick and mosquito repellents on your pet.</p>
<p>It is important to note that ticks can transmit severe disease to both man and animal. Cytauxzoon felis, which can be fatal in cats, is transmitted via one tick bite. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is also a tick-borne disease that infects dogs and humans. Currently, the CDC estimates that the death rate in humans is still 3-5 percent.</p>
<p>A swift squeeze of the tweezers, and a gentle pull, should go a long way to keeping your pet healthy. If think you or your animal are becoming sick because of a tick bite, contact your local health care professional or veterinarian.</p>
<p>Andy</p> Hi Teresa
Have a look at this…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-02:865021:Comment:10446172013-02-02T01:44:40.352ZAndy Bensteadhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AndyBenstead
<p>Hi Teresa</p>
<p>Have a look at this and see the benefits of garlic for dogs. <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html">http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html</a> </p>
<p>I agree it is bad for dogs, if they eat a bucket full every day. It is not dangerous to feed small amounts of fresh Garlic, but chemical Flea and Tick treatments are.</p>
<p>Andy</p>
<p>Hi Teresa</p>
<p>Have a look at this and see the benefits of garlic for dogs. <a href="http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html">http://ottawavalleydogwhisperer.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/garlic-for-dogs-health-benefits.html</a> </p>
<p>I agree it is bad for dogs, if they eat a bucket full every day. It is not dangerous to feed small amounts of fresh Garlic, but chemical Flea and Tick treatments are.</p>
<p>Andy</p> Are spot on flea killers safe…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-02:865021:Comment:10446122013-02-02T01:13:26.528ZAndy Bensteadhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AndyBenstead
<p>Are spot on flea killers safe?</p>
<p>Have a look at this to find the answer. <a href="http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf">http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf</a> </p>
<p>I would never use any of these chemicals on my pets.</p>
<p>Andy</p>
<p>Are spot on flea killers safe?</p>
<p>Have a look at this to find the answer. <a href="http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf">http://www.apnm.org/publications/resources/fleachemfin.pdf</a> </p>
<p>I would never use any of these chemicals on my pets.</p>
<p>Andy</p> I know, I am using Scalibor o…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-01:865021:Comment:10445572013-02-01T23:40:29.347ZAstrid Landsaathttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AstridLandsaat
<p>I know, I am using Scalibor on our dogs if we are going to the south of Europe. ;-)</p>
<p>I know, I am using Scalibor on our dogs if we are going to the south of Europe. ;-)</p> You're absolutely right about…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-01:865021:Comment:10445352013-02-01T22:54:00.081ZTeresahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>You're absolutely right about the chemicals! It's so much better to use them on the environment than on your pets!!!</p>
<p>Unfortunately, here we can't do it... We live in a high risk area for Leishmania and Dirofilaria, so protecting our dogs against sandflies and mosquitos is a must!!! My dogs use scalibors the entire year, and I change them every 4 months. Pricy and not natural at all, but still much better than any of those nasty parasites!</p>
<p>You're absolutely right about the chemicals! It's so much better to use them on the environment than on your pets!!!</p>
<p>Unfortunately, here we can't do it... We live in a high risk area for Leishmania and Dirofilaria, so protecting our dogs against sandflies and mosquitos is a must!!! My dogs use scalibors the entire year, and I change them every 4 months. Pricy and not natural at all, but still much better than any of those nasty parasites!</p> You are right about the garli…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-01:865021:Comment:10447762013-02-01T21:36:44.591ZAstrid Landsaathttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AstridLandsaat
<p>You are right about the garlic part! About using chemicals, instead of treating your dogs, it is much better to treat your house. Most of the fleas are not on your dog or cat but in your house.</p>
<p>You are right about the garlic part! About using chemicals, instead of treating your dogs, it is much better to treat your house. Most of the fleas are not on your dog or cat but in your house.</p> Please everyone, be very care…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-01:865021:Comment:10445822013-02-01T18:26:54.418ZTeresahttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Teresa
<p>Please everyone, be very carefull when feeding garlic to your dogs!! Garlic and onions cause destruction of the red blood cells, and the dogs can become anemic! Of course a little won't do much damage to a dog, but if for some reason, the red cells are already low or there is some kind of small infection, it an have dramatic effects leading to death, in just a few hours!</p>
<p>Even though it is powerful against all parasites, It should be used with even more care than chemical products,…</p>
<p>Please everyone, be very carefull when feeding garlic to your dogs!! Garlic and onions cause destruction of the red blood cells, and the dogs can become anemic! Of course a little won't do much damage to a dog, but if for some reason, the red cells are already low or there is some kind of small infection, it an have dramatic effects leading to death, in just a few hours!</p>
<p>Even though it is powerful against all parasites, It should be used with even more care than chemical products, that have dosages well tested. My cocker has been very poorly before because of garlic and I don't risck using it on my dogs... I'd definetely not use it on puppy.</p> I was told to try Pert shampo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-01:865021:Comment:10446842013-02-01T17:50:15.500ZMary Dombrowskihttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MaryDombrowski
<p>I was told to try Pert shampoo wash the puppy, fleas don't like the shampoo, advantage or advantix both work once every 30 days. I suggest after treatment change bedding and give good brushings, washing the brush after use. If you find any they should be dead ones. Found one on my puppy last year followed this and nothing since then.</p>
<p>I was told to try Pert shampoo wash the puppy, fleas don't like the shampoo, advantage or advantix both work once every 30 days. I suggest after treatment change bedding and give good brushings, washing the brush after use. If you find any they should be dead ones. Found one on my puppy last year followed this and nothing since then.</p>