Interesting Article and Flea & Tick Prevention

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I can see both side of this article, and I would never put something on my dogs that is dangerous for me to come in contact with... yikes, dang that common sense thing.

I also realize that, just as with humans, medicines have extended the life span of those that we love. It wasn't that many decades ago that a person's life expectancy was very short and the decades could be counted on one hand with a finger or two to spare.

If there are statistics of the life span of wild dogs, I would bet they would be only a few years. So, I use that dang'ed common sense thing to balance medical technology with the well being of my pets. Is there a "right" answer for all, or even most, pet owners? Highly doubt it. I guess it comes down to self education and paying attention to your pets and what changes they are experiencing.

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I can see both side of this article, and I would never put something on my dogs that is dangerous for me to come in contact with... yikes, dang that common sense thing.

I also realize that, just as with humans, medicines have extended the life span of those that we love. It wasn't that many decades ago that a person's life expectancy was very short and the decades could be counted on one hand with a finger or two to spare.

If there are statistics of the life span of wild dogs, I would bet they would be only a few years. So, I use that dang'ed common sense thing to balance medical technology with the well being of my pets. Is there a "right" answer for all, or even most, pet owners? Highly doubt it. I guess it comes down to self education and paying attention to your pets and what changes they are experiencing.

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Oh, I totally agree with you on that one! I am one of those weirdo's that try to balance things. I vaccinate (OH NO! lol) to begin with. I also use heartworm meds! Go figure hehe. BUT for me, if there is something that WORKS that is less harmful, I am all for it!
 

JAKEISGREAT

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I hate putting flea stuff on..but I hate ticks and lime disease more! I'm still searching...thinking about the cedar oil stuff? For now..I have only put it on Jake once..we don't have heart worms here and I am very careful to check for ticks..a balancing act indeed! Thanks for article..I did find it intriguing!
 
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[MENTION=2092]JAKEISGREAT[/MENTION] We do have heartworm here and I looked at the information on how a dog gets heartworm and it is actually rather difficult for them to get. But I, personally can't see taking the chance so during spring/summer we use it. Neem oil is als supposed to be effective for fleas and mosquitos and I use that for Gypsy's mange.
 

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[MENTION=2092]JAKEISGREAT[/MENTION] We do have heartworm here and I looked at the information on how a dog gets heartworm and it is actually rather difficult for them to get. But I, personally can't see taking the chance so during spring/summer we use it. Neem oil is als supposed to be effective for fleas and mosquitos and I use that for Gypsy's mange.
Ok! Thanks..I will check it out!
 

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Very interesting article! I'm going to have to research this further. My dogs don't use heartworm meds but they do get monthly advantix from spring through fall.

Super thanks.
 

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YES!!!!! Thats's it..[MENTION=1906]GatorRay[/MENTION]...it was developed for troops to combat sand fleas..i have been reading that it is being used effectively for bed bugs that seem to have infiltrated major cities. It might be a different company..but same product. I know someone who swears by this for fleas..I think it's time for me to try it...err..on my critters! Thanks!!!
 

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Interrupting the thread to tell [MENTION=2092]JAKEISGREAT[/MENTION] that your puppy pic on your sig is the cutest english bulldog picture I have ever seen. Hands down.



Okay, carry on...
 

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