Flea, Tick & Heart Worm Prevention
Consider if you are dosing for flea, tick and heart worm how many pesticides you are putting into your puppy.
the first dose and then escalate each dose given after. Vets will never suspect it is their pesticide that is the cause.
Oral medications are also slow release for the most part and some dogs/pups will process
this poison at different rates, overdosing, if they process faster than manufacturer plans.
Every dog is different. So it is up to owners to educate themselves and be aware !
I will only dose ALL my dogs if I have been away and find a flea/ one of my fur kids. DONE. No more doses. My dogs get ONE DOSE, which will kill all the parasites found on them.
REVOLUTION OR ADVANTIX ??
I get asked all the time “what product do you recommend for flea, tick and heartworm”.
If you need a product that one dose will take care of everything then you should consider Revolution which will work for Flea/Tick and Heartworm.
Revolution is not “targeted” for ticks. Revolution does require blood work for heart worm prior to your Vet giving you this product.
PLEASE NOTE… like any treatment application dogs/parasites can become immune to effects, so if Advantix does not work for your dog in a heavily infested area, then consider another product but monitor your dog for side effects, which can, and will escalate, with each dose administered.
Never Ever use 2 or more pesticide products at a time, you will poison your puppy !
That being said, if you live in a location where fleas and ticks and heart worm is a huge concern and can harm your puppy, you do need to come up with a solution. So we recommend that you do not vaccinate when you are administering other products. Break it up if at all possible. Also never give Rabies the same time as other vaccines.
Please do not “bombard” your puppy with toxins if at all possible VETS DO NOT ALWAYS KNOW BEST !! Vaccinosis, Cancer, Autoimmune issues, Seizure and death can occur with any toxin you administer to your puppy or dog.
of our Mini Bernedoodle Parents and puppies they produce, to be as toxin free as possible.
Some Breeders/Owners use a natural spray of a cedar product in their yard and house to lesson the chance of flea and or tick infestation in high risk areas.Even using cedar mulch in garden areas.
Some people also use chickens, along the edge of their property to keep the flea and or tick population down. It is good to know that there are natural yard products out there and available and perhaps in particularly high risk areas someone could choose to alternate natural for chemical products or use both to lessen the need for heavy chemical use. Hopefully as years go on, we will find a better solution.
Natural Flea, Tick and Parasite Control
For those people who want natural products
I have put together this page. We are getting a lot of people asking for alternative solutions for pest control and alternatives to using poisons on their animals.
After a lot of networking with Breeders I’m now able to provide some solutions listed below. I have not used them myself but I am providing this information for you to investigate for yourself. Most items listed can be found on Amazon, or Walmart, or google.
Flea and Tick Preventatives:
* Diatomaceous earth (Food Grade Powder Only) 1 lb. is $5
* Cedar Chips in the Dogs bed $35
* Cedar Oil Spray $32.99
* Natural Defense Flea & Tick Spray For Dogs & Puppies $12.99
* Apple Cider Vinegar
* Brewers Yeast
How to Use:
Diatomaceous Earth:
Lightly dust the dog from head to toe with DE. You may also treat there bedding as well to kill any ticks or fleas living there.
Cedar Oil Spray:
Rub the oil from neck to tail into there hair and skin. Do not get into there eyes. Some dogs may be allergic to Cedar so only apply a very small area first to make sure your dog is not allergic. Cedar Oil will also repel bees, mosquitoes, chiggers, flies and other insects away from you and your pet. Some companies have a Cedar spray for yards.
Sentry Natural Defense Spray:
Directions: Spray the animal with the nozzle 8″to 12″ from the pet. Start spraying the animal at the tail, making sure to spray the entire coat of the animal, including legs, tail and underbody. With your hand, fluff the hair against the way it normally lays to assure the spray penetrates the coat to the skin. Do not saturate the animal and do not spray in the face, eyes or genitals. Repeat as necessary. Pets may be treated indoors or outdoors. Do not use on puppies under 12 weeks of age. In order to help reduce the occurrence of fleas & ticks this product is best used year round.
Apple Cider Vinegar:
Add about a teaspoon of vinegar into their drinking water. This is also good for there immune system.
Brewers Yeast:
Add about one teaspoon to your dogs food everyday. Dogs over 50 lbs need a Tablespoon a day. Some dogs’ skin may have an allergic reaction to Brewers Yeast. Fleas do not like the way Yeast taste.
All Natural Yard Flea & Tick Preventions
Beneficial Nematodes:
Wet the soil first. Mix nematodes with water and spray onto the soil.
Kills Fleas, Beetles, Termites, Grubs and many other bugs. Nematodes eat flea larvae and that too will help eliminate the flea population.