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FLEA, HEARTWORM & TICK SEASON IS HERE...  It can happen. Fleas and ticks silently invite themselves onto your pet and into your and my home. These pests then harm your pet and make our home, well… a living hell.

Prevention is the best medicine, call your vet today to discuss your options and how to properly administer/apply.  Not applying the medication properly will not protect your pet--i.e., if you can see the product on your dog's fur after 2 hours of application, it most probably was not applied properly. 

There are so many Flea and Heartworm Prevention Meds on the market, I put together a Comparison Chart on Flea and Heartworm to help me decide which is best for BamBam's needs. My backyard butts up against the MetroParks, thus loads of critters carrying who knows what! I think there was a recall on the Injectible Heartworm, but believe it has been reintroduced to market with modifications.
 
I personally have selected Revolution, although it does not cover ticks, I brush and pet my dog enough to feel a bump in his skin that I would then check.  If it were a tick, they are relatively easy to remove (see instructions below) and then I would follow up with my veterinarian.  It has also been noted we are seeing an abundance of American Dog Ticks.
 
With the advancement in these products offered, for those that utilize a product that covers worms, you will only be required to have a fecal test twice per year.
 
An informed decision is the best decision.  Talk with your veterinarian before making any decision on selecting/administrating any drugs.  Please feel free to pass along to your doggie friends!

 
FLEA PREVENTION COMPARISON CHART            05/26/13
                 
PROTECTION Revolution K9 Advantix II Vectra 3D Trifexis Frontline Plus        
APPLICATION Topical Topical Topical Chewable Topical        
ADULT FLEAS Y Y Y Y Y        
FLEA DEVELOPMENT Y Y Y N Y        
TICKS Y** Y Y N Y        
MOSQUITOS N Y Y N N        
HEARTWORM Y N N Y N        
HOOKWORK N* N N Y N        
WHIPWORM N* N N Y N        
ROUNDWORM N* N N Y N        
TAPEWORM N N N N N        
RINGWORM N N N N N        
                 
Veterinarian Lorie Huston reports in the Pet Health Care Gazette that products similar to PetArmor products do contain the same active ingredient as Frontline products, however, they do not have the same "translocation technology that allows the product to be spread through the skin."  Please Note:  It has been reported that Frontline Plus has not been providing the flea protection it once did.
* Per a local vet - Revolution also prevents hook, round and whip worms but cannot list on packaging because it is 89% effective and needs to be 90% to be listed on label.
** American Dog Ticks only
                 
HEARTWORM COMPARISON CHART            
                 
PROTECTION Heartgard Plus  Tri-Heart Plus  Iverhart Max  Sentinel  Revolution  Advantage Multi  Trifexis    
APPLICATION Chewable Chewable Chewable Chewable Topical Topical Chewable    
HEARTWORM Y Y Y Y Y Y Y    
ADULT FLEAS N N N N Y Y Y    
FLEA DEVELOPMENT N N N Y Y N N    
TICKS N N N N Y N N    
HOOKWORK Y Y Y Y N Y Y    
WHIPWORM N N N Y N Y Y    
ROUNDWORM Y Y Y Y N Y Y    
TAPEWORM N N Y N N N N    
RINGWORM N N N N N N N    
                 
Discuss this with your veterinarian before making any decision on selecting/administrating any drugs.
Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or especially bothersome to the pet. 
Information based on manufacturer public data.      
Always ensure your pet is completely dry before applying Topical products.         
It is recommended you do not bath or shampoo your dog for at least 48 hours after you have applied Topical products, although some products only require 2 hours (when dry and completely absorbed).  Read package labelling carefully.
 
HOW TO APPLY FLEA/TICK TOPICAL PREVENTIVES FOR DOGS
Always read the manufacturer's directions before applying any product.  Never use flea and tick preventives labeled for dogs on cats or other small animals. Some dog topical preventives contain ingredients that are toxic to cats and small animals. If a dog product is mistakenly applied to a cat or small animal, contact a veterinarian immediately.

To begin, be sure to read the application instructions completely before applying any flea/tick preventive.  The number of application spots may vary by manufacturer*. Some recommend to apply in 1 area, while other products recommend applying to 2 or 3 areas on your dog -- usually where the dog cannot lick such as between the shoulder blades and/or base of the skull.

Hold the applicator upright and away from your face and body when opening. Your dog should be standing for easy application.

The preventive collects in the oils of the skin and hair follicles and spreads to protect your dog's entire body from infestations.

The product must make direct contact with skin. Gently part your dog's hair coat with your fingers to expose the skin. For dogs with thicker or coarser hair, you may have to use a comb to part the hair because it's very important that you apply the topical directly to the skin. Otherwise, it will not be as effective.

Place the applicator tip against the pet's skin, and squeeze out a portion of the contents. Continue until the entire contents have been applied. Be careful not to apply an excessive amount of topical in one spot.

Also when applying the topical, take care not to get any in your pet's eyes or mouth. After application, wash your hands with soap and water. Topical flea and tick products dry fairly quickly, but we recommend you avoid letting small children handle the treated pet for a day or two until the product is fully absorbed into the oil glands in the skin. Do not bathe your pet within 24 hours after application.

Pets that groom one another should not be allowed contact with the treated pet until the topical has dried, about 1-2 hours after application.

Be sure to dispose of the empty applicator properly - and keep your dog separated from other pets until the topical has dried.

Topical flea and tick products give your pet about 30 days of protection per application.   ... Courtesy of Drs. Foster & Smith

  

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The number of application spots will vary depending on dog's size.
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Place applicator tip against pet's skin and squeeze out a portion.
 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

TICK REMOVAL

Since ticks can carry a number of diseases, including Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, you should remove them from your pet as soon as you find them. During tick season, it's a good idea to inspect your pet for ticks after each trip outdoors.

Have the following items gathered:

- Fine-tipped tweezers (or a tick-removing tool)
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Disposable capped item (ziploc bag or old medication bottle)

(you may find it extremely helpful if two people do this--one to rub your dog so they don't move around, and the other to actually remove it)

To remove an attached tick, use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick-removing tool. Avoid grabbing the tick's body. Instead, grab the tick right where the mouthparts enter the skin. Avoid using your fingers to grab the tick, as you are more likely to squeeze the body of the tick when doing so, which can cause harmful bacteria to leave the tick and enter your pet's bloodstream.

Without any jerking or twisting, pull the tick with firm, steady pressure directly outward. It may take a few minutes, but with continued pressure, the tick will dislodge.

Methods such as applying petroleum jelly, a hot match, or alcohol will not cause the tick to back out. In fact, these irritants may cause the tick to deposit more disease-carrying saliva into the wound.

After removing the tick, kill it by placing it in a disposable capped item containing alcohol, freezing it or burning it. It's important not to handle or squeeze the tick, since the contents of the tick can transmit diseases that affect humans, too.

Clean your pet's bite wound with an antiseptic. You can also apply a small amount of triple antibiotic ointment to help prevent infection at the site. Wash your hands thoroughly after disposing of ticks and cleansing the bite wound.

It is common for pets to develop a rash or welt at the site of the bite, due to a reaction to tick saliva. A hydrocortisone spray may help alleviate the irritation, but healing can take a week or more. Continue to keep the area clean and dry. In some cases, the tick bite may scar your pet, leaving a small hairless area.  ... Courtesy of Drs. Foster & Smith

Please - no flea or tick collars or discount-store purchased flea meds accepted.  Thank you for helping to protect our loved ones!

sing along..."There may be bugs on some of you mugs, but there ain't no bugs on me."
 

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