The blood test they do yearly for heart worm now also tests for tick borne diseases. I would google possible symptoms to watch for and get her in if you see any. I think it is important to treat it promptly. Sue
On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM, Becky Stewart <[email protected]>wrote: > ** > > > Wow, I guess I didn't realize how much of a problem it can be for some > people, even where they live. I have NEVER seen a tick on my pets at home, > but I sure know they are out there in the camp areas that are wooded. > We go a lot, so that is why I have switched to the Advantix, hopefully > that will prevent further problems. Just hope that the one that bit her > doesn't make her sick. > They say that the Preventic collars work well, but they do not recommend > them on chihuahuas. Too toxic. > > Becky & the girls > > Sent from Becky's IPad > > On Jul 17, 2012, at 10:11 PM, Susanne Defoe <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > We have lots of them in the dune grass in our neighborhood. i comb our > boys carefully each evening after our walk and pick them off. Yuck. One > advantage of the draught we are in is that there have been fewer ticks > lately. > Sue > > On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Becky Stewart <[email protected]>wrote: > >> ** >> >> >> Yes, Kitty. They are here yer round as well, but those months I >> mentioned are peak time when they are the worst. I hate them! >> A lot of the state parks we visit seem to have the most trouble. I am in >> Zflorida, and I still only walk the dogs at the campsite, not hiking into >> the woods, and still seem to pick up one. >> Feel bad for you guys, I am only dealing with it when we take the RV for >> weekend trips. >> >> Sent from Becky's IPad >> >> On Jul 17, 2012, at 1:01 PM, Kitty LeMarr <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> >> That may be true in your neck of the woods, but here in Va. we have them >> year round. No as bad as the summer but they do exist. [image: :( sad] >> >> Kitty and the Canine Gang, >> Maxx, Jill, and Bits >> >> *Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. >> Anatoe France* >> >> *From:* stewartgang <[email protected]> >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 17, 2012 9:19 AM >> *Subject:* [Chihuahuas] Tick season >> >> Just read that tick season is considered April --September >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Yahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >> >> = >> >> > = > > >
