Ticks, Ticks everywhere - solutions??????
 I will use frontline if necessary, but I really don't like it. Also, I don't think it does anything until the tick bites the dog...correct? I am looking for natural solutions to deterring/preventing ticks from choosing my dogs or me. Tay has a few inches of fur going, but I am seriously considering a shave down because it cuts down on the hiding spots  We live in a townhouse complex, so there is nothing we can do to the outside to cut down on ticks. So, any ideas? What has worked for you in the past? Anything you have heard of, but haven't tested out?  |
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I find it is harder for the ticks to make their way in longer fur. My vet's suggestion: When you get home give your dog a once over. (and yourself)  |
spacegirl21 wrote: I find it is harder for the ticks to make their way in longer fur. My vet's suggestion: When you get home give your dog a once over. (and yourself) Never thought about the fur that way. Okay, now to encourage Izzie's fur to grow faster  We do a quick check over, even when they are out 6 times in 1 day. It just creeps me out every time I find one....so anything I can do to stop them from even getting them on their fur would be great. |
| I use Trifexis on our girls; it's flea, heartworm and intestinal parasites preventative. But it also seems to prevent ticks too.The few I find are never attached, and that really helps to put my mind at ease. |
| We also use Trifexis. I have never seen a flea on either dog and found one tick on Dexter and it was dead. |
| Another Trifexis user - before that Advantage. Never liked Frontline. |
rdf wrote: Another Trifexis user - before that Advantage. Never liked Frontline. I don't like any of them....that is what I am trying to avoid. Prevention rather than unnecessary poison in my dogs body. |
| you can call an extermination company to spray your yard. But that's still a poison. If you don't want to use any toxins at all? You have to deal with ticks. |
| We use an organic spray. It's called "Best Yet" There are other companies. We know this one works. |
| I know. Even when I take a walk they are on me. I just read about a all natural concoction. I haven't tried it yet. Grape seed oil 30 drops eucalyptus oil 30 drops geranium oil Mix It said to rub on your skin to protect you when you out. And rub on dog especially legs and feet. Grape seed oil is very light. Let me know if you try this, and I will do the same. Lisa Frankie and Mattie |
| ehow had some ideas: Cooking Oil:Cooking oil contains sulfur, which in itself is a natural tick repellent. In a spray bottle, mix a solution of 2 tsp. vegetable oil or almond oil, 20 drops of Rose Geranium essential oil (available at any health store) and 1 cup water. Spray this solution onto clothing, pets and lawn to keep ticks at bay. Keep away from eyes, nose and mouth, which are sensitive areas on both humans and pets. Repeat as necessary to keep ticks repelled from your home and family. Vinegar:Vinegar has a smell and taste that ticks cannot stand, making it the perfect tick repellent. In a spray bottle, mix a solution of 2 cups water and 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (either will work). Add in a few drops of your favorite essential oil for scent, then spray onto pets, clothing, skin, and even on the lawn. This will safely repel ticks without harming your family or home. Citrus:Citrus scents also ward off ticks, and a citrus repellent can be easily made for just a few dollars. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then add a few sliced citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits--any combination will do). Let boil for one minute, then simmer on low heat for an hour. Take out the sliced fruits, and pour the remaining mixture through a strainer. Pour into a spray bottle, and spray directly onto clothing, pets and lawn. The acidic scent of citrus fruits work to repel both ticks and fleas, keeping your family free of these blood-sucking insects. Peppermint:Peppermint also repels ticks and fleas, and a spray-on repellent can be made for just a few dollars. In a spray bottle, add 2 cups water and 20 drops of peppermint essential oil. Spray onto clothing, pets and around the lawn to keep ticks and fleas at bay. Alternately, crush a few peppermints and sprinkle throughout the lawn, or brew a pot of peppermint tea, strain into a spray bottle and use this as a spray-on repellent as well. |
| This topic came up last year on this thread: http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37249&hilit=tick The posts include the herbal recipe I use on Benson. The farm dog at our CSA uses it, too, and has very good luck with it. Good luck! |
| I'd rather deal with the controlled medication with minimal risk than the uncontrolled and severe risks from the ticks myself. Holistic is great when it works. This link has an interesting suggestion http://www.akcchf.org/canine-health/you ... sease.html • If you live in an environment with a high tick population, success has been reported with dry ice tick traps. Inexpensive and easy to construct, you need a Styrofoam-covered ice bucket or small cooler, a tool to punch holes in the Styrofoam, up to two pounds of dry ice, a piece of ply board or heavy cardboard, and masking tape. Begin by punching four tiny holes in the Styrofoam container to allow the carbon dioxide vapors from the dry ice to draw ticks. Place the container on the ply board or heavy cardboard. Place strips of masking tape to cover the board with the sticky side of the tape facing up. Add dry ice to the container, cover, and place the trap in a tick prone area. Ticks will begin moving toward the carbon dioxide emitting dry ice and become trapped on the masking tape. |
| We have used frontline for many years on our sheepys with not problems and no flees etc. Then they brought out the "new frontline",can't see much differance,think it "does" mites as well but the old frontline seemed to stop working. Vet said have to use Advocate now-does worms to but not one worm (forget which one at the mo!).First use and Sprocket seemed to go madly itchy. Used frontline again and found him "nibbleing",sure sign of a visitor. Used Advocate the next time and he seemed ok but we still get the nibberling about 3 weeks later. Says 4-6 wks useage. Life seems to get more complicated as we "progress"!! Allyson.x |
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