Guest xengab Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 We've just started taking our hound on hikes, we are aware that ticks could be present. He has been given trifexis but that doesnt cover ticks. Our rescue group doesnt like/recommend tick collars. Would brushing him down with a doggie brush all over after a walk be enough to protect him from a once a week hike? These are on wide trails with not a load of brush, but we've been told by others that ticks are there. We live in California, if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 The ticks in Virginia have been awful!. Brady is on Trifexis too and I have a Seresto Flea and Tick collar. He has not had a problem with the collar. Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Try a preventic collar--very effective and safe for hounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 I like Nexgard. In the past I've used Advantix as well, which I found effective I just didn't love the fact that it was a topical product. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 No advice on tick meds (we don't have many ticks here). My parent's place has a lot of ticks, so whenever go walking there I roll Teague down with one of those sticky tape lint rollers on top of a visual check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Using a brush like the Furminator will help find them. We use a product called The Tick Key to actually remove them when we find one. Just make sure it's a tick and not a skin tag before using it. They can sometimes look similar. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Using a brush like the Furminator will help find them. We use a product called The Tick Key to actually remove them when we find one. Just make sure it's a tick and not a skin tag before using it. They can sometimes look similar. Or a nipple........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Tick keys are fabulous for both dogs and humans. Takes out all of the ick factor. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Try a preventic collar--very effective and safe for hounds. YES it certainly is! I love them and have happily used them for years. For us they have been very effective and safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Preventic collars are safe for Greyhounds. Your "rescue" group should really know that. You don't have to be hiking to pick up a tick. Your dog can get them any time he is outside. If ticks aren't a big problem in your area, routine brushing should work just fine. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xengab Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Where we hike so 30mins away from where we live so different areas/conditions. I brush him everyday, he loves it and I want him to be used to my hands on him if anything should happen. The rescue group has different views on various things, but the tick collar is one thing they don't advocate as some had reactions to it (itchy skin I think). I just plan in the future to take my hound out to other places, ticks are nasty things and not something I'd want to get myself or have on my big boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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