TICK SEASON FAST APPROACHING & FLEAS TOO

4/19/07 Tick season is fast approaching. Ticks will be hatching and waiting to find a host to have lunch on...........your puppy!! There are many products out there to choose from to protect your little yorkie. I use Frontline Plus. Once applied, it spreads over the dog's body within 24 hours. It is good protection for a full month and is gentle enough to use on 8 week old pups, pregnant and nursing moms.
Frontline Plus kills fleas, eggs and larvae. It keeps all stages of fleas from developing. It kills 98-100% of existing fleas in less than 24 hours.
Frontline Plus also kills 100% of deer ticks between 24-48 hours after contact-before they can transmit lyme disease. It also kills all major species of ticks and kills all life stages of ticks.
Frontline does not repell ticks and fleas..........another words the tick or flea may still seek out your pet. Once on your pet, they bite the animal to get food which is blood.........the frontline immediately kills the pest. You will have to check your yorkie frequently for ticks. If you find one, dont panic!!! and remember..........the tick is not going to hurt you! Grasp the tick as close as you can next to the skin.........use a pair of tweezers if you want...but do not grasp it on the body. Gently pull towards you and hold, hold hold, hold.........the tick if still alive will "let go" and you can dispose of it.................I flush mine down the toilet!
We unfortunately have lots of ticks in my area. It has not been uncommon for me to find 10-20 ticks on my dogs after they have been outside. I check them every time they come in when it is the height of the season. Bath day is always a good time to check them from head to toe......I have found that the ticks tend to migrate to the head and face more on the yorkies than anywhere else. We have to use lawn treatment as well for this problem and you can find it in most gardening type stores or departments. We have never seen a flea here but I know other areas do have problems with them. Talk to your vet and choose a product that is right for you..........but do choose a product!! Holly