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cathymaura · 07-17-2012, 08:21 AM

Has anyone had a problem with ticks or fleas this summer? My baby was scratching and I took him to the vet. The vet said it was allergies and gave him an allergy shot. Well I had my groomer out a couple days later and she pulled like 7 or 8 tiny ticks of of him. I am very upset that the vet did not see them. I give him revolution every 30 days. Our boxer is having the same issues. We have sprayed the entire yard because we think they must have gotten into a nest. I am very concerned about this since the ticks are so tiny I can hardly see them.
Any ideas??????

Britster · 07-17-2012, 10:50 AM

Pulled off 7 or 8 ticks? Or do you mean fleas? Having that many ticks on him wouldn't be good - I'd check him for lymes if that was the case.

But yes ticks are really bad around here. Fleas not so much *knock on wood* but I have to use K9 Advantix in the summer/warmer months. It's the only thing that seems to help. Even so, we've found 3 ticks on him so far this summer but that's not much compared to what he used to get while on Frontline.

MikaTallulah · 07-17-2012, 04:42 PM

Revolution only covers dog ticks. https://www.revolution4dogs.com/default.aspx?sec=Ticks. Not deer tick which can give your dog Lymes and other tickbourne illnesses.

I use a topical spray to deter ticks on mine since Buddy is very allergic. Ark Naturals with Neem oil.
Ark Naturals :: Neem Protect Spray
Ark Naturals :: Flea Flicker! Tick Kicker!

Are you sure it was not fleas? I have never seen that many tick in a dog unless they were not properly cared for.

bamawife · 07-17-2012, 05:05 PM

Since our winter was a "no show" the fleas have been horrible here. My furkids take Comfortis and we have treated our front yard with a product called Over and Out. We have also used food grade diatomaceous earth inside the house and out. We are doing ok for now but it is a constant battle. I cannot wait for cooler weather!! I might also add that everyone that I know that lives in south is having the same problem. Even our vet is fighting fleas. He uses Comfortis flea pills as well as Ovitrol Flea Spray.

Hopesmom · 07-17-2012, 05:08 PM

We use Revolution too, but I thought it was for both fleas and ticks. : ( We choose to give Hope the lyme vaccine because we do get deer in our yard. Hope your little one will be ok.

07-17-2012, 08:21 AM	#1
cathymaura Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach Posts: 25 Blog Entries: 1	ticks & fleas Has anyone had a problem with ticks or fleas this summer? My baby was scratching and I took him to the vet. The vet said it was allergies and gave him an allergy shot. Well I had my groomer out a couple days later and she pulled like 7 or 8 tiny ticks of of him. I am very upset that the vet did not see them. I give him revolution every 30 days. Our boxer is having the same issues. We have sprayed the entire yard because we think they must have gotten into a nest. I am very concerned about this since the ticks are so tiny I can hardly see them. Any ideas??????

07-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Pulled off 7 or 8 ticks? Or do you mean fleas? Having that many ticks on him wouldn't be good - I'd check him for lymes if that was the case. But yes ticks are really bad around here. Fleas not so much knock on wood but I have to use K9 Advantix in the summer/warmer months. It's the only thing that seems to help. Even so, we've found 3 ticks on him so far this summer but that's not much compared to what he used to get while on Frontline. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

07-17-2012, 04:42 PM	#3
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Revolution only covers dog ticks. https://www.revolution4dogs.com/default.aspx?sec=Ticks. Not deer tick which can give your dog Lymes and other tickbourne illnesses. I use a topical spray to deter ticks on mine since Buddy is very allergic. Ark Naturals with Neem oil. Ark Naturals :: Neem Protect Spray Ark Naturals :: Flea Flicker! Tick Kicker! Are you sure it was not fleas? I have never seen that many tick in a dog unless they were not properly cared for. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

07-17-2012, 05:05 PM	#4
bamawife YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 592	Since our winter was a "no show" the fleas have been horrible here. My furkids take Comfortis and we have treated our front yard with a product called Over and Out. We have also used food grade diatomaceous earth inside the house and out. We are doing ok for now but it is a constant battle. I cannot wait for cooler weather!! I might also add that everyone that I know that lives in south is having the same problem. Even our vet is fighting fleas. He uses Comfortis flea pills as well as Ovitrol Flea Spray. __________________ Meg, Mom to Raley megraley.scentsy.us Last edited by bamawife; 07-17-2012 at 05:07 PM.

07-17-2012, 05:08 PM	#5
Hopesmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY Posts: 247	We use Revolution too, but I thought it was for both fleas and ticks. : ( We choose to give Hope the lyme vaccine because we do get deer in our yard. Hope your little one will be ok.