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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on April 13, 2024, 12:46:31 PM »
Just before Easter we went to Northumberland for a week - all last minute due to my hosptial stuff and we always visit Lindisfarne, Harry and I walked around with a lovely lady who lives on the island and here Golden Retreiver.(hubby went around historical monuments >:D) She mentioned how bad ticks were on the island and even her hubby found one behind his knee and on his throat after walking the dog and that was March.

Her dog was on Bravecto and she joked her Hubby could do with it.

I have decided to go with Nexgard.  But as Harry had spot 2 weeks ago will wait - no point in iver doing it!

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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Finvarra on April 13, 2024, 08:50:48 AM »
OMG, ticks hunting you down! What a nightmare! I've got a pretty strong stomach, but ticks give me the heebie jeebies. After having one on my back last year for more than 24 hours (didn't feel a thing), I really have a phobia. Attack of the Giant Ticks - now that's a horror film!
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 13, 2024, 07:54:23 AM »
Quote from: bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:

I used to watch Bondi Vet many years ago and the ticks their patients used to get were huge too, maybe they have migrated, via ships etc., from Australia to Germany. ugh  ph34r

Yu have a good weekend too  :luv:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 13, 2024, 07:11:05 AM »
Quote from: Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r

Totally agree with you there and I do think they over exaggerate the risks however there’s a different type of tick appearing here (Germany) now which is bigger and poses a more serious health threat as it can follow its victim at an alarming speed (honestly, I jest not!  ;) ) so I do take more precautions than I used to. We also now have wolves around this area by the way, which are causing political havoc as to whether they can be shot or not, but that’s another story….. :shades:
A doggy owner‘s life is never dull!  Have a lovely weekend everyone!  :luv:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 06:53:58 PM »
I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.

No! but the chemical companies do, providing them with some Flea Enterprise  ph34r
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Health / Re: Lipfold dermatitis
« Last post by bizzylizzy on April 12, 2024, 03:08:02 PM »
 :lol2: oh bless him!  :luv: Maybe you should hire him out - a very environment friendly way of removing garden moss!!  :lol2:
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by sueneil on April 12, 2024, 12:13:51 PM »
I use Simparica from my vet with no ill effects.
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Health / Re: Flea treatment Nexgard thoughts
« Last post by Finvarra on April 12, 2024, 09:52:00 AM »
Dylan had Nexgard spectra tabs, and no adverse effects. Out vet has now switched to Simparica, again he seems OK on that. We used to use one that began with A, I forget the name, but it made him itchy, ditto on our last cocker Milo. I prefer the tabs to the spot treatment for that reason.
Ticks are the problem here, but a flea infestation must be awful, we only ever get an odd 🤞. I do not see the point of ticks and fleas in the evolutionary grand scheme of things.
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Health / Re: Lipfold dermatitis
« Last post by Finvarra on April 12, 2024, 09:42:33 AM »
He's coping quite well with the cone, but has no sense of spatial awareness with it, and just batters his way around the house (and our legs!). As a great sniffer he's hoovering up the moss on the patio with the edge of the cone  :005:
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 12, 2024, 09:34:46 AM »
It certainly is easier said than done, I have lost a couple of dogs through illness (not at the same time). When this happens you question everything you thought you ever knew. I believe it is part of the grieving process and hopefully with time, love and support,  you will feel more confident and able to enjoy Molly.  :bigarmhug: :bigarmhug: :luv:
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