Protecting My Dog From Ticks

RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post By Anika (Guest Post) (07/16/2008) Which kind of diatomaceous earth did you buy - food grade or something else? Can you use the same kind on your animal as you use outside? I went to a site where they have several different kinds: household, for use on animals, food grade, commercial. I just want to know what to look for. My doggy had a big tick and I am trying to protect her and kitty from fleas and ticks. Editor's Note I'd use food grade. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by Gary dominicus (49) | (04/06/2008) Blog! | Contact Scott's has treatment that can be put on your lawn for fleas and ticks. We use Frontline on our dog. it seems to word well. We live in a very wooded area. Gary Dominicus Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by dj_pinkey (67) | (05/09/2006) Contact Try Frontline! I've not had ticks on my dogs since starting to use it. Check with your vet, although you can get it from some pet stores now. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post By Vic (Guest Post) (05/09/2006) I wouldn't use a chemical on an adult dog much less a puppy. I think you've been advised badly. The diatomaceous earth is the way to go. I use it too. It dries up the insects. I put it around the yard for ants & around the perimeter of my house for all bugs. It's natural but don't let the dog sniff it anyway. If you had a really bad flea problem I might see using a chemical on them briefly, but I haven't had a flea problem for at least 10 yrs. It's not a given that they'll get fleas. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by Thissie (24) | (05/08/2006) Contact Wow, I can't imagine anything "slicing the outer shells" of a flea or tick. I know eggshells and other sharp edges will slice slugs and soft skinned "critters" but ticks? Glad they don't have them in Alaska, they're too gross! The only thing that I'm aware of that really worked in getting rid of fleas and ticks was to keep tall grass/weeds cut back, and pine needles or tree leaves raked up and removed from the yard. The worst infestation I saw was in Louisana when a friend had raked pine needles over her flower beds to protect them during the winter. Apparently the bugs were drawn to the spots where they also spent a nice dry, warm winter season. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by halloweenfreak (43) | (05/06/2006) Contact ooops forgot to mention, it works on ticks and lice too. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by halloweenfreak (43) | (05/06/2006) Contact we've used a product called Natural Chemistry De Flea Pet Shampoo. its safe on all age of cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. its also safe for nursing and pregnant animals. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protecting My Dog From Ticks Post by Reba Gayle Shurden (27) | (05/05/2006) Contact Hi! I have had GREAT results from a natural product called Diatemous earth. It's crushed fossilized sea life - when the ticks and other bugs crawl over it, their outer shells are sliced and they die. It's a fine powder much like baby powder and can be dusted on animals, dusted in the yard and can even be fed to animals to kill intestinal parasites. We order ours from our local co-op. Just look up some info online and/or ask at your co-op. It's a facinating product with NO TOXINS! Safe for you and your pet. I hope this helps! Good Luck! Report Spam or Abuse