Originally posted by toneart
Preventic is the brand name for dog collars. They are white plastic and last for 3 months. They are effective for ticks. The ticks still get on the
dogs but then die quickly, so you still have to look for them. The product is not sold in pet stores. You have to get them through a vet. I asked the
vet about its safety and she said, "it won't hurt your dog, but I wouldn't put it on a pregnant or nursing dog".
I also used Frontline(not at the same time as the collar) and that seemed to work well too. You squeeze a few drops between the shoulderblades, making
sure you part the hair so you can get it on the skin. I don't know about the spray. The reason you put the drops on the back of the neck between the
shoulderblades is so the dog can't lick it. Apparently it's toxic effects are more harmful if ingested.
Hope this helps. |