Apr 8, 2025 · Even with that, we get a few tick bites during the active season. The repellent results in fewer bites, but not no bites. The ones that do bite die quickly, because of the …

Aug 16, 2007 · The tick needs to be attached for some time (24 hours usually) to transmit any disease. And not all ticks carry disease, but there is more than one tick borne disease and …

Jul 13, 2022 · With Flea/Tick medications the spot on type some kill and others repel AND kill. Due to heavy tick population where I live, I want it to repel AND kill. Kill only meds the tick/flea …

Jan 19, 2010 · So nothing natural out there that works, eh? Thanks for your reply, Pitts. I have Dr. Pitcairn's Natural Health book but it seems like with diatomaceous earth, essential oil mixes, …

Nov 16, 2009 · I'm not really sure what this is on my Norwegian Elk Hound, she is almost 4 and has a very small mole on the side of her neck, and this one is opposite of that one on the other …

Sep 30, 2007 · Tick disease is usually transmitted to the dog within 24-48 hours of latching on...and yes, the tick has to bite the dog in order to be killed by Frontline. I rely a lot on visual …

Jun 6, 2015 · Heck, it takes an infected Deer Tick (black-legged) to transmit lyme disease within 24 hours of attachment! Also, the American Dog Tick and the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick that …

Jul 17, 2013 · It is true that flea and tick shampoos only kill live bugs and do not treat the life cycle. And yes it is dangerous to use flea shampoo in conjunction with topical drops or any …

Mar 21, 2024 · The vet wouldn’t give antibiotics unless he had symptoms and said it would be too early to test when I took him in after his engorged tick. I try my best to keep him tick free, but …

Mar 25, 2012 · You need to treat the yard area around the house b/c you must have a large infestation of ticks. The Vectra is working, however your dog may still get sick from that many …