Tics

youngdaisydee · Oct 21, 2008

Cassy (my dog) had her 3 monthly wash and cut today and the Lady who Does'e it said there was a TIC attatched to her neck :euw: and if she Tried to pull it out with Tweezers the head could stay embedded and she could eventually Die, I was freaked out, really felt sick, so i took her to the vets, the nurse had a close look and said it wasn,t a tick, it was a Tag of skin The Vet confirmed it :thmb: I was wondering if anyone has came across these Horrible little Bloodsuckers..

terrier · Oct 21, 2008

Not personally, but they are very nasty things. To humans as well as dogs and cats, if in doubt, get expert help.

pete · Oct 21, 2008

Used to get them on my other dog a few years ago.
It used to like laying in the long grass on my allotment, and presume thats where they came from.

We used to coat them in vaseline and they would drop of, also I think a spray with a flea killer works.

Not seen any for a long time

Use "Frontline" now, but not sure if thats effective against ticks.

I think "Stronghold" is.

Marley Farley · Oct 21, 2008

:D Oh yes Ydd, they are all over the place. Sheep are usually where they get them from, but if you Frontline your dog you won't have that problem as it kills them along with the flees & everything else.. We keep ours all Frontlined because of going up to the farm.. :dh:

:( You must'nt just pluck them out as the head can stay in.. Your vets probably sell the little gizmo for removing them or we get old jim at the farm to touch them with his ciggy..m They let go & you can pull them out head & all...:euw:

s00kIf you are feeling brave have a look HERE ...!!

Marley Farley · Oct 21, 2008

:thmb: Well done Pete I couldn't think of the other one.. "Stronghold"..:thmb: That is very thorough... I changed to that one & that reminds me I must sort that out by next week..!!!:thmb: Thanks for reminding me Ydd & Pete..!:thmb::D

youngdaisydee · Oct 21, 2008

Thanks Peeps, I wonder, what is Frontline? I use Flea Drops on cassy, sorry can,t remember what its called, its in a tube that you squeeze on the back of the neck, is Frontline the same or an injection? and Marley, Tell jim HE ROCKS :thumb:

Marley Farley · Oct 21, 2008

:thumb: Both Frontline & Stronghold are drops that you spot on the back of the neck, that you get from the vets Ydd... Good Stuff..!:thmb:

pete · Oct 21, 2008

You can buy frontline online now without a vets presciption.

I think you still need a prescription for stronghold

youngdaisydee · Oct 21, 2008

Ahhhh, Thanks Marley, Ill look into that, Im suprised the vet didn,t advise me to buy some?? By the way, there was no charge :D
Looked into the site you posted Marley, Disgusting Little Critters :(

redstar · Oct 21, 2008

YES, They are bad over here. I put frontline on my cats just a week ago, and pulling off ticks from neck area daily. It is terrible, can't wait for a good frost. All summer nothing.

UJH · Oct 21, 2008

My dogs have them from time to time. I soak them in gin or vodka , dabbed on with cotton wool and after a few minutes remove the WHOLE tick with tweezers or pliers

walnut · Oct 22, 2008

Methelayted spirits on a cotton bud does the trick.

Marley Farley · Oct 22, 2008

:thumb: There we go then, lots of other ways to remove ticks as well...!!:thumb: Thinking about it though alcohol would certainly make them let go...!!!!:lollol:
:( Yes they are horrid little critters Ydd.. Aperently they are very bad this year as we have had such warm damp summers....!!! As Redstar says, roll on the frosts to kill these pesky things off..!!!:wink:

I shall have to look into the price of Frontline on the net then Pete, although I can't make up my mind if it is better than Stronghold or not...!!!!

capney · Oct 22, 2008

I do believe the FRONTLINE is only for fleas.
FRONTLINE COMBO will cover flea ,ticks, lice.
Frontline can be purchased online, but FRONTLINE COMBO needs a prescription.
I have been using combo (not me personally) for our cats over the years with no problems.
Works out about £1 week per animal. Not bad for the health of a pets.
robert

Marley Farley · Oct 22, 2008

:thumb: Hi Robert, I was just looking at the Frontline site.. It does kill ticks & everything else, but it isn't a wormer as Stronghold is...:wink:

Trust FRONTLINE Spot On to protect your pet

FRONTLINE Spot On is the only treatment for both cats and dogs that gives long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks and controls biting lice
In a convenient and easy-to-apply pipette, it kills parasites fast and goes on protecting your pet.
Stamp out flea problems

If you have a cat or dog, the chances are theyâ??ll experience a flea infestation â?? and be exposed to the diseases fleas can carry â?? at some time in their life
FRONTLINE Spot On kills adult fleas on your pet within 24 hours and keeps your pet protected for up to 5 weeks in cats and approximately 2 months in dogs.
Kill ticks and lice too

FRONTLINE Spot On kills ticks within 48 hours, minimising the risk of a tick-borne disease being transmitted to your pet.
FRONTLINE Spot On is also effective against the main types of biting lice on dogs and cats, controlling lice infestations within 48 hours.

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Stronghold though, also kills worms as well...!!!!!!!:wink: Think that was why I changed to it..!!

How is it used?

Stronghold kills fleas, worms and other parasites affecting dogs and cats. It comes as a pale, watery liquid supplied in a small plastic capsule. The contents of a capsule are tipped onto the back of the neck once a month for effective parasite control. The drug is then absorbed through the skin and is effective for about 1 month. Capsules of different sizes are available to treat the varying bodyweights of dogs and cats.

Stronghold is effective against all the common parasites on dogs and cats. It does not work for tapeworms. However the most common tapeworm seen in most parts of the United Kingdom is transmitted by fleas and lice, which are killed by Stronghold. Therefore this worm too can be controlled by Stronghold indirectly.
What is it for?

It can seem rather unlikely that placing a few drops of liquid on the neck of a dog or cat can kill fleas which might be found on a completely different part of the body. Even more remarkable is that the same application can kill tiny mites living deep in the ear canals, and even the worms living in the middle of the gut! Stronghold works because it is absorbed through the skin into the blood stream. It is transported around the body by the blood, Killing parasites everywhere. Some of it is absorbed into the sebaceous glands in the skin. These glands then pass the Stronghold out onto the surface of the skin over a period of about a month, maintaining the flea killing effect over the whole surface of the skin. The activity against fleas is even more amazing than that. It seems that debris from the animals coat falls to the floor and is effective against flea larvae developing in the environment. This is very important because by the time you see any fleas at all on your pet, there will usually be hundreds more developing from larvae under carpets and in nooks and crannies in the home. These fleas are not usually seen, but they make it very difficult to treat a flea infestation. This ability of Stronghold to treat the environment as well as the animals adds to its effectiveness against fleas.

The ability of Stronghold to travel around the body in the blood stream, then to concentrate in the skin, probably helps it to kill the mites which cause sarcoptic mange. This used to be a very difficult condition to treat. With Stronghold it is easy (though some cases do seem to be resistant).
Side effects & Precautions?

These are not a great concern with Stronghold. After using Stronghold it is sensible to wash your hands, not to stroke the neck of the dog or cat, and prevent close contact between then animal and children for a few hours. Having said that, the active ingredient of Stronghold, called selamectin, is not at all toxic to people at the sort of doses likely to be encountered. Side effects in dogs and cats are not a significant concern either. Sometimes the skin where the Stronghold is applied might show some hair loss and irritation. This usually passes in a few days, with or without treatment. Even when used with other flea or worm treatments there does not seem to be a problem, though it is sensible to check with your vet before combining any treatments.
Where to get Stronghold

Stronghold can be supplied by your local vet. This might be the most expensive way, but it is easy. However Stronghold is not a cheap drug and can be supplied legally online by places such as VioVet. Many people use online suppliers these days to help with the costs of medication. It must first be prescribed by the vet who is directly responsible for the care of the dog in question. This means that a vet must assess the dogâ??s condition and then decide, in conjunction with the owner, what treatment is most appropriate. If the decision is to use Stronghold, then the vet is legally obliged to provide a written, signed prescription on request and without any further charge being made (in the United Kingdom). This can then be forwarded to an internet pharmacy such as VioVet so that the drug can be supplied.

(VioVet use exactly the same Stronghold as your local vet but are able to supply it more cheaply.)
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