On Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:29:11 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > > On September 18, 2017 at 11:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > His advice was to use Prescription anti-tick stuff (he said not > > frontline or other OTC stuff) TWELVE months out of the year. He said > > the dogs that were treated only for 6 months tested positive at the > > same rate as untreated dogs. I don't remember the names of the drugs > > he named, but your vet should know. > > This stuff? > http://www.allivet.com/p-5778-bravecto-chewable-tablet.aspx From http://www.allivet.com/t-dog-flea-tick-chart.aspx it seems that http://www.allivet.com/p-1363-k9-advantix-ii-for-dogs.aspx is a slightly better choice. With it taking care of mosquitos, it would help with heartworm, though one should have a separate medication program for that, too. Craig P.S. Thank you for this discussion; we are intending to get a dog in the future. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
