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03-17-2009, 03:32 PM
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what flea tic medication do you use
To remove this ad please Register I have tie on Sentinel. Though it's fairly costly i think it's worth it because it protects against fleas, tics and heart worm.
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03-17-2009, 05:44 PM
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None .
I had a lab that was put on sentinel ( a long time ago ) he developed neurological problems because of it , yes the side effects were listed on the package but the vet assured me it was 100% safe . he was one of the unlucky ones who never completely recovered and lived the rest of his life being afraid of everything and everyone . I will never use another chemical treatment again . I now only use natural methods of flea & tick prevention . I feed a few cloves of garlic a week , feed a raw diet and use steeped lemon water as a spray of the fleas ticks seem really bad . I also plant flowers that repel bugs . Like lemon grass , marigolds and geraniums .
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03-17-2009, 07:46 PM
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Heartworm scares me too much, but I'm a huge fan of more natural treatments. We used Sentinel last year and I'm really on the fence about what to do this summer.
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03-18-2009, 08:15 AM
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we use frontline top spot and interceptor. been on this since her first vet appt.
bruins... i think your natural approach is great. about how long was your lab on the sentinel before symptoms arose?
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03-18-2009, 08:49 AM
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His symptoms ( mild ) were before the second dose , so within a month of getting it .
I took him to the vet because he just was not acting himself . They found nothing wrong . He got another dose and then I really noticed the weird behavior . Started researching myself and found there could be neuro problems . Vet said it does happen but it is not common , he was just one of the unlucky ones .
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03-18-2009, 08:56 AM
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that's really sad. sorry that you had to go through that with him.
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03-28-2009, 03:17 PM
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I am also leery of neurological damage from some of these chemicals. Has anyone tried
Castor & Pollux Herbal Flea Collar? I am curious if anyone has any experience with any of these herbal or natural products. Sally |
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03-28-2009, 04:22 PM
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Members of another forum I"m on tried it and they found no difference. We've decided to put the dogs on Sentinel again this summer, giving doses for only about 5 months spaces 6 weeks apart.
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03-28-2009, 04:54 PM
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yeah i only give tie the Sentinal about 3-4 months of the year
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04-25-2009, 11:40 PM
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Revolution - you can read more about it here: http://www.k9ring.com/blog/post/It-I...on-Again!.aspx
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