tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post6204653690267438530..comments2023-10-25T05:19:21.197-07:00Comments on 2 Punk Dogs: Fleas, Ticks or Worse2 Punk Dogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-423085732719007172012-06-20T18:59:32.938-07:002012-06-20T18:59:32.938-07:00I emailed the MFR from the Contact Us link on thei...I emailed the MFR from the Contact Us link on their website, haven't heard back.2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-52148454263654873232012-06-20T18:58:47.605-07:002012-06-20T18:58:47.605-07:00I used to use it when I had outdoor barn cats year...I used to use it when I had outdoor barn cats years ago. Thanks for the reminder!2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-2817925097668876292012-06-20T18:58:02.062-07:002012-06-20T18:58:02.062-07:00Everyone seems back to what passes for normal for ...Everyone seems back to what passes for normal for them!2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-30163579608144917552012-06-20T18:57:16.505-07:002012-06-20T18:57:16.505-07:00It seems like most vets don't think about the ...It seems like most vets don't think about the side effects since so many dogs don't have issues with these products, and the effects of tick-borne diseases can be pretty severe. <br />Maggie seemed fine for the first 3 years using Frontline, we didn't make the connection last year when she had leakage issues. The new product was stronger, plus they were at the top of the weight range for Frontline 23-44lbs at 44 lbs and at the bottom of the 45-88 range for Certifect at 50lbs. The vet is great, she immediately said that we could not use this type of product on Maggie again and offered to buy back the unused ones. Some vets would charged for a lot of tests for other issues and not made the connection at all.2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-2591429146788833682012-06-20T18:46:48.153-07:002012-06-20T18:46:48.153-07:00The Dude, our big tiger, has a permanent bald spot...The Dude, our big tiger, has a permanent bald spot between his shoulder blades from one application of Revolution that the vet applied to get rid of fleas before we brought him home. It was the only thing the vet said he could use on a 2.5lb kitten. (We have a different vet now.)2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-20432522345049028682012-06-20T18:43:20.232-07:002012-06-20T18:43:20.232-07:00We haven't had flea problems since we were usi...We haven't had flea problems since we were using the spot on treatments, hopefully the cedar oil spray will prevent it. The Neem oil seems much more affordable, thanks for the info!2 Punk Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06373806920604586043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-86038902403773412042012-06-19T18:36:12.890-07:002012-06-19T18:36:12.890-07:00Oh, that is so scary! We are glad things turned o...Oh, that is so scary! We are glad things turned out okay...meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-32507010810744095422012-06-19T12:24:00.992-07:002012-06-19T12:24:00.992-07:00I'm a little behind on my reading. So glad bot...I'm a little behind on my reading. So glad both dogs are doing okay now. It's so scary when they have unexpected reactions to medications. We don't have too many problems with ticks around here, but fleas can be bad. We use the topical applications generally once every 3 months on our dogs, but the rescue wants us to treat Howie monthly.<br />So far, no reactions, but definitely something I'll keep an eye out for.ErinShanendoahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07893140867188279787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-53534347378028470112012-06-19T08:33:55.168-07:002012-06-19T08:33:55.168-07:00Oh my gosh. So scary. Being in your same neck of...Oh my gosh. So scary. Being in your same neck of the woods we have similar problems with ticks. (For some reason we don't have a big problem with fleas, thank goodness.) I've used Frontline on Beau and Bella but am always a little leery of topical applications. I think I'm going to look into K-Koira's suggestion of the Neem oil as well as Save a Dog's recommendation. (They are just down the road from us and an awesome organization!)<br /><br />I am so glad Maggie's feeling better and that Duke was somewhat unaffected. It's tough when we're trying to do the very best by our dogs and have bad things happen anyway. :( Thanks for sharing this information.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10538737461438864728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-5679264819852767642012-06-18T20:36:44.898-07:002012-06-18T20:36:44.898-07:00How scary! I'm glad the symptoms cleared up - ...How scary! I'm glad the symptoms cleared up - did you report the symptoms to the manufacturer? They need to know what you experienced with your dogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-73869378759171326112012-06-18T19:58:14.889-07:002012-06-18T19:58:14.889-07:00Ohmidogness! How skeery! I'm so glad everybudd...Ohmidogness! How skeery! I'm so glad everybuddy is okay.<br /><br />We're very much lucky that we live in a place without many fleas or ticks so we don't have to worry. But mom read abouts this stuff called diatomaceous earth. Have you ever heard of it? http://www.richsoil.com/diatomaceous-earth.jsp<br /><br />Wiggles & Wags,<br />MayzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-42922036123818778682012-06-18T18:47:13.508-07:002012-06-18T18:47:13.508-07:00That's so scary. We don't get many tics he...That's so scary. We don't get many tics here although Hades had lots when we first adopted him. We also don't do the preventive care, though we should and I definitely appreciate this warning. Everyone is fine, now?Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650445910092342851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-75371409523679688872012-06-16T20:29:43.325-07:002012-06-16T20:29:43.325-07:00A friend of mine used revolution on one of her dog...A friend of mine used revolution on one of her dogs and ended up with almost eight weeks of treating the chemical burn on the dog's back due to a bad reaction. Just like any of these chemicals, some pets have had it used on them for ages with no problems, but others may react strongly to them.K-Koirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933780350863090595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-90302486357660604852012-06-16T15:29:47.678-07:002012-06-16T15:29:47.678-07:00How horrible. I'm glad Maggie and Duke are oka...How horrible. I'm glad Maggie and Duke are okay. Surely the vet must have been aware of potential side effects. A bit tardy of him not to mention them :( Georgia uses Revolution which is similar to Frontline. It's supposed to be for both fleas and heartworm prevention. I must say I don't like using it too much and always keep an eye on her, even though she's not had any bad reaction in 3 years of using it. After reading about your experience, I think I might have to suss out some alternatives too. Thanks :) xgeorgia little peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388133043071314431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-36200671180673451032012-06-16T12:01:41.733-07:002012-06-16T12:01:41.733-07:00Hi guys great info and loved the zombie dogs , the...Hi guys great info and loved the zombie dogs , there is a little of that in all of us. Have a great Sunday and a great Daddy Day!<br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-77967870150870736412012-06-16T11:38:22.507-07:002012-06-16T11:38:22.507-07:00Oh no :(
I'm glad that the symptoms went awa...Oh no :( <br /><br />I'm glad that the symptoms went away quick. It's scary how sick these things can make our dogs.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-76986585150646136022012-06-16T09:32:23.761-07:002012-06-16T09:32:23.761-07:00Those treatments can be good but also can be bad. ...Those treatments can be good but also can be bad. I use revolution on all our pets and have never had a problem with them. I'm glad Maggie is felling better!Keri @ Trinitys Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448749926603459216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077476675089685414.post-24613667767088797612012-06-16T09:12:18.543-07:002012-06-16T09:12:18.543-07:00Scary. I stopped using spot on flea and tick stuff...Scary. I stopped using spot on flea and tick stuff a while ago, not because of any issues my dogs had specifically, but because I felt that applying deadly chemicals to their skin every month was probably doing them worse harm in the long term than if they ended up with the fleas the medications are supposed to prevent. <br /><br />The most effective ways to prevent fleas that I have found are three things. Vacuum all carpet as often as possible, daily or twice daily if you have a flea infestation. You can even put a flea collar in the canister of the vacuum to help kill all fleas that get sucked up.<br /><br />When you bathe the dogs, rinse them with a diluted vinegar solution as their final rinse. It is good for their coat and skin, and helps repel fleas. Neem oil is the other most effective repellent I have found. I mix up a small batch fresh each time I want to use it, a few drops of neem oil, a couple drops of castile soap (to dissolve the oil) and some water. Then I spray that solution on the dogs, cat, and on all the pet bedding.<br /><br />Oh, using borax on the carpets before vacuuming can help as well.<br /><br />Good luck! Hope your dogs are fully back to normal and that you don't have to encounter this kind of thing again!K-Koirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933780350863090595noreply@blogger.com