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lynn 01 I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 829 Location: cumbernauld
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Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject: Tick |
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Hi unfortunately 2 very engorged tics came off of Bubbles today and on checking her very closely I discovered a large area on her hind leg which is very badly infected. I took her to the vet who is concerned about the amount of infection (there is also a second site at the base of her tail) The vet said that TICS are out in force this year and that there is a possibility of Lyme disease.
I have a course of antibiotics for her and have to keep a close eye on her for any changes
There is a good article on this site about tics and Lyme disease ThePetCenter.com!
vet also mentioned that Advantix is best for use during the summer months as it is stronger at keeping the tics off the dogs _________________ My life belongs to a Collie |
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jackdeb I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 2389 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Hi Lynn.
Hope Bubbles gets better soon.
Is there ant hot spots for Ticks that should be avoided.
Interesting article on Lyme disease.
Had a look for Advantix. Do you a prescription for this or not.
Jack _________________ springers rule!!! our house |
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lynn 01 I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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not sure if you need a prescription or not going to try to order it this afternoon I`ll let youknow.
Re hot spots not really any type of grass long or short _________________ My life belongs to a Collie |
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geri carroll I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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no you do not need a prescription for advantix-can get at petmeds.com
sorry to hear about bubbles, hope the infection clearsoon |
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lynn 01 I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just tried to order it on Petmeds and you do need a prescription _________________ My life belongs to a Collie |
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Megan High Post Member
Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 355 Location: Bonnybridge, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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lynn 01 wrote: |
Just tried to order it on Petmeds and you do need a prescription |
Try this site, It says you don't need a prescription for it... Haven't used this site but believe John has without any problems
www.discountvetsupplies.co.uk/ _________________ GSD Z(4yrs old), Rotties Kodi(6 yrs old) & Quinn(2 years old) and Border Collie Rose(7 yrs old) |
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graceb I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Lynne,
Sorry to hear about Bubbles, hope this heals up ok.
Dexter had his first tick a few weeks ago while I was out of the country! Typical! the wee blighters would not have dared to try and get Dex if I had been here. Luckily the tick was spotted right away and removed easily with no lasting effect.
I plan to wash him in some nice shampoo that has Eucaliptice oil in it im sure that keeps them away. _________________ Grace & Dexter |
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geri carroll I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:42 am Post subject: |
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lynn 01 wrote: |
Just tried to order it on Petmeds and you do need a prescription |
sorry about that Lynn
I def got it without prescription, in fact have just used my last 1 of 3 from the packs
if I remember which site I will let you know |
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lynn 01 I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Megan wrote: |
lynn 01 wrote: |
Just tried to order it on Petmeds and you do need a prescription |
Try this site, It says you don't need a prescription for it... Haven't used this site but believe John has without any problems
www.discountvetsupplies.co.uk/ |
Just ordered it on this site with no need for a prescription thanks _________________ My life belongs to a Collie |
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