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CaseyGirl
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Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Casey stayed over at the kennel this weekend and had a bath today. When I went to get her, the bather said she found tons of ticks on my little girl  I had been feeling bumps on her but with all her fur I couldn't get a good look. Seems like she got them and they burrowed. I have to take her to the vet to get tested for Lyme disease. I gave her the Frontline drop EVERY month from April through October. She loves to play in the yard and roll in the grass...I feel like such a bad mommy. 
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Gertyrae
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
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| Posted 12/2/07 11:40 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Gertyrae
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
I was just going to post this. My vet recommends giving flea and tick prevention year round, and def heartworm protection year round (if you can afford it and the dog tolerates it all).
I don't believe Frontline kills ALL types of ticks so you cannot bank on it working. Yes,go get her tested for Lyme, etc, but don't panic. It is treatable in dogs, more so than humans. I just had my doggie tested last month.
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| Posted 12/3/07 3:04 AM |
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Diane
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Gertyrae
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
this is what my vet also said
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| Posted 12/3/07 7:37 AM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Diane
Posted by Gertyrae
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
this is what my vet also said
See, mine NEVER told me that He said just do it April - Oct. I have been thinking of going to a new vet ....thank you for letting me know 
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| Posted 12/3/07 8:05 AM |
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Nicole728
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
oh wow that stinks! i would most definately look into a getting a new vet!
Mine always told us to do it until the ground freezes, unless you live in a heavily wooded area or grassy area...so when we told her we were moving to NC, she said to give it to them year round.
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| Posted 12/3/07 9:14 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Gertyrae
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
Same thing our vet said. We gave Daisy her treatment last night for the next month. I have to order more from Foster Smith now.
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| Posted 12/3/07 9:53 AM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Hmmm ..ok thanks ladies We have a vet appt tonite so I will post an update!
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| Posted 12/3/07 6:31 PM |
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Frontline does work. Unfortunately you stopped in October and it is now December, so she was unprotected for 2 months, that is a long time. I use Frontline Plus on my dog all year round.
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| Posted 12/3/07 7:06 PM |
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
You can purchase Frontline Plus at your vet, Petland Discounts, PETCO etc. It may be less expensive then ordering online.
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| Posted 12/3/07 7:08 PM |
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Kathy116
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Diane
Posted by Gertyrae
You have to do it until standing water freezes. I am still giving Misty Frontline...the ticks stay alive as long as the temp is above 40 degrees.
this is what my vet also said
Just asked my DH, and he said the same thing, the ground has to be frozen solid and stay solid before you stop the Frontline.
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| Posted 12/3/07 8:00 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
How did the appt with Casey go? 
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| Posted 12/4/07 11:21 AM |
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Goobster
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
YEs, how did things go?
And can I ask if your dog has been in a wooded area or your backyard? I am trying to figure out what risks our pets have of ticks in our own backyards.
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| Posted 12/4/07 3:18 PM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Hi everyone 
The vet examined her and gave her antibiotics (just in case) and eardrops bc she had ear mites. He said to let him know if she starts showing any symptoms like lameness etc. He said he did not think she needed the blood test.
We do lived in a wooded area, somewhat (in NJ) and we take her to the dog park a lot....plus at the kennel she goes to , the dogs are allowed to run during the day and there is a wooded area bordering the kennel.
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| Posted 12/4/07 7:50 PM |
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Marcie
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by CaseyGirl
Hi everyone
The vet examined her and gave her antibiotics (just in case) and eardrops bc she had ear mites. He said to let him know if she starts showing any symptoms like lameness etc. He said he did not think she needed the blood test.
We do lived in a wooded area, somewhat (in NJ) and we take her to the dog park a lot....plus at the kennel she goes to , the dogs are allowed to run during the day and there is a wooded area bordering the kennel.
If you need peace of mind, you can get the blood test done.
We were going to do it for Casey a couple of weeks ago.
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| Posted 12/4/07 8:53 PM |
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Goobster
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
Posted by Marcie
Posted by CaseyGirl
Hi everyone
The vet examined her and gave her antibiotics (just in case) and eardrops bc she had ear mites. He said to let him know if she starts showing any symptoms like lameness etc. He said he did not think she needed the blood test.
We do lived in a wooded area, somewhat (in NJ) and we take her to the dog park a lot....plus at the kennel she goes to , the dogs are allowed to run during the day and there is a wooded area bordering the kennel.
If you need peace of mind, you can get the blood test done.
We were going to do it for Casey a couple of weeks ago.
ITA. I don't want to make you paranoid but if you can afford the test, I really would get it. Signs may show up too late, when the dog is possibly very illl. Not triyng to scare you but since you said you mistrusted your vet, I would actually push for the test. JMO, please don't take offense.
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| Posted 12/5/07 12:07 AM |
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LifeIsGreat
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Re: Warning: don't always trust Frontline
I agree, get the blood test. It is not expensive. Also, if you have a cat and you allow the cat outdoors, more than likely the cat will have ear mites and will transfer back to your dog. Dog and cats do not belong outside, only to be walked or play (supervised) in a fenced in back yard. If they are allowed outside, both cats and dogs must be treated with either revolution which kills ear mites, fleas, ticks and mange mites or Frontline which is just for fleas and ticks. I know...involved in animal rescue.
Never leave your pets outside alone, never..someone can open the gate, dog can run off..same with cats, they climb fence...and always, always have id on your pet..even in the house...you can be away, home can be burgalarized, fire, anything can happen and without id...the pet is history.
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| Posted 12/5/07 5:41 PM |
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