Sadly, I've tried everything, herbal repellent, neems oil, collars, vigilance.
Henry got bit in December (of all times, as winter was late), and shortly after
(though showing no symptoms) tested positive for three tick borne diseases:
Erlichiosis, Lymes and Anaplasma P. (By the time they do show lameness, they're
at a very late stage) I swore I'd never poison him with the topicals, but as I
face down another tick season, (after the snow's gone), I'll remember having to
give him the Doxycycline for a month and how hard it was on him (and we still
have no guarantess its gone) and though I'll never vaccinate for lymes, I will
think twice before I let him out unprotected. He too loves the hikes, the
woods, etc but as I am sure his life would be less without the freedom to enjoy
the outdoors, I will need to put a topical on him.
I was told by my holistic vet to give him Thuja for a week prior and after the
application to help them get through the toxicity.
best,
michelle and henry
in the beautiful but tick-laden Catskill Mountains, NY
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