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Post by Willow on Apr 29, 2004 8:36:20 GMT -5
I may have posted this before, but I couldn't find it, so here it is again for anyone interested: I have just ordered one of these collar's for Kerra after reading good things about them. They contain no chemicals and the people who use them say their dogs do not get fleas/ticks, even in areas that are heavily populated with them. The collars are $14.95 and there is free shipping/handling. They are guaranteed to work. Here's the website: www.holisticfamilyandpets.com/mall/collarinfo.htm
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Post by sibemom on Apr 29, 2004 13:42:30 GMT -5
I just ordered one for Blade. We just got back from getting the kennel supplies. We decided on the 6x12 3 sided that will attach to the house, and we are laying the pavers for the floor. This is smaller then what he is using now but I only put him outside so he gets some air. In summer he would rather be in because we have central air I am also going to buy the sunshade for it. I think he will like this. We will worry about a kennel for Willow much later probably not till fall.
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Post by Willow on May 12, 2004 8:24:50 GMT -5
So far I am really pleased with the collar!! I have had it on Kerra for about a week now and the only tick I have found on her this year so far, is one before I got the collar! My husband and I, otoh, have had several ticks on us already this year.
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Post by Willow on May 16, 2004 8:56:21 GMT -5
Update: A couple of nights ago Kerra started having violent bouts of scratching in the collar area, so the 2nd night of doing this, I got up and took the collar off of her. Yesterday she was still scratching where the collar had been, so I checked the area and found red welts. I am assuming she had a reaction to one or more of the "natural" ingredients in the collar. This morning I checked the area and didn't see any red spots, but she is still scratching some. I have not found any fleas on her as yet, but I did find several ticks. One before the collar, one while wearing the collar, and one after I took the collar off. So much for that experiment.........and it's just back to checking for fleas/ticks everyday as I had been doing!
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Post by amyjo on May 17, 2004 9:07:10 GMT -5
Hi guys just poppin' in! You know we just spent the weekend in the woods and there were no fleas and ticks on ANYBODY including the people who are also eating a species appropriate diet... Sorta makes ya go hmmmmmm...
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Post by sibemom on May 22, 2004 7:41:56 GMT -5
Well I got the collar yesterday, it seemed to take forever for it to get here. No scratching as of yet. I do my daily tick and flea checks and have found nothing, so hopefully Blade will be ok with this collar. I am checking to make sure there is no skin disruption or redness. I am interested though in those treats they sent along, I will have to research them a little more. I fed him one to see if he would eat it, and he did.
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Post by Willow on May 22, 2004 7:56:32 GMT -5
Amyjo, I am so envious!!! Even with Kerra being on the species appropriate diet, she was being eaten alive by ticks and the collar does not work for her. I found out the itching/scratching she was doing was from ticks, not a sensitivity to the collar ingredients. After several days of picking ticks like crazy and having her going insane from scratching, I caved in and put Frontline on her. What can I say? I am a failure, but at least she is having a little more peace now from the ticks.
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Post by sibemom on May 22, 2004 8:06:21 GMT -5
Don't feel bad Loey. This year is suppose to be really bad for both Skeeters and ticks so you did what you had to do ;D I am in a pickle though because if this collar does not work I dont know what opptions I have for Blade. Frontline is a no go. I am not worried about fleas because I have never had a dog with them yet, but the ticks and the skeeters are a concern. I suppose I could try what worked on my horses and that was VICKS VAPOR RUB on the base of their tails, but with a dog it would have to be put on where they could not lick it off. We will wait and see
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Post by Willow on May 22, 2004 8:22:37 GMT -5
I have been told (by Magda) that a vinegar/water (half/half) solution in a spray bottle and applied before going out works. I am going to mix some up today and use that in conjuction with the Frontline and see if I can prevent the ticks from getting on her at all. If it works, I will not repeat the Frontline. Magda also told me that DE...I don't know how to spell it...Diaconeasous Earth mixed in a garden sprayer with a couple of drops of dish soap added works well for your yard to get rid of the ticks.
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Post by FlatCoatedLover on May 22, 2004 10:26:30 GMT -5
I live in the Caribbean and we have a huge problem with feas, ticks, and skeeters all year round. I won't use the sqeeze on skin treatments b/c it causes a reaction on me. I simply put about a teaspoon of minced garlic into Lucy's kibble and I have not had a flea or tick in the nearly 8 months since I started it.
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Post by Willow on May 22, 2004 18:17:27 GMT -5
I was feeding my dogs garlic regularly, but then there was a big controversy over it, saying it is in the onion family and like onions, can cause anemia in dogs. I just lost one of my dogs to an auto-immune disease and anemia, so now I'm spooked about giving my remaining dog garlic on a regular basis. I wish I knew if that were true about garlic or not! I know a lot of people give it to their dogs on a regular...like dailybasis, and they don't seem to have a problem, but...............
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Post by Aussienot on May 22, 2004 20:05:07 GMT -5
Onions and Garlic are closely related. I feed some garlic in my dogs' veggie mash, so I did a little web research. The chemical compound in garlic that does the work is called Allicin. I Googled 'Allicin+ Dogs', and found this post on "Ask the Vet" on the National Boxer Rescue page in response to a question about feeding garlic:
A. Garlic has been used in homeopathic medicine for centuries. Toxicity however, is possible in extremely large quantities. The active ingredient in oil of garlic is called allicin. It appears to be safe, but anemia has been observed in some chronic toxicity studies. It may also cause contact dermitis or imitate an asthmatic type attack.
Onions on the other hand are toxic. The active ingredient in oil of onions is allye propyl disulfide; it is an oxidizing agent that causes Heinz body anemia.
Garlic in small quantities is probably safe. Onions are toxic and should be avoided.
2/01 Dr. Maria Triana Meadow Veterinary Hospital White Plains, New York
So my take is that like most things, too much is harmful, but a normal amount could do some good.
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Post by amyjo on May 24, 2004 8:20:51 GMT -5
No Loey - it is I who is jealous of YOU... I would LOVE to live in/near the woods. I think visiting for a couple of days and living in the situation is quite different in terms of the dog's ability to resist the pests ya know?
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Post by amyjo on Jun 2, 2004 8:03:35 GMT -5
Uggggh! I spoke to soon...another weekend in the woods and 20 ticks later I broke down and used frontline! I guess they weren't as pleantiful last time. I dunno. I feel like a turkey though - I swore I wouldn't do that anymore but really didn't see an alternative. They talk about the garlic on the rawfeeding list all the time -maybe I will try that for when this does wears off.
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