I use Frontline Plus, always have with all my pets and have never had any problems or any ticks. We live on 8 acres with heavy woods Sheila
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 12:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Tick preventative 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 _____ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/1615326657x4311227241x4298082137/aol?redir=ht tp://www.aol.com> AOL.com.
