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Ania just got back from a hike in the woods with my husband. I saw what I thought was a tiny spider crawling up her hind leg. From what I can tell, it was a tick. We found another one walking around the top of her head, and took it off, wrapped it in seran wrap (quickest thing I could think of) and I headed off to the pet store. The girl there agreed that it was a tick. I bought some Frontline Plus and some flea & tick shampoo.
I'm hesitant to use either as from what I've read, these sort of things are some serious chemicals and could cause some dangerous neurological damage.
But at this point, something must be done. So, I'm gonna bathe her now, then in three days, apply the Frontline ('cuz you cannot do so within 3 days before or after baths. Right?).
But for future reference, what can I do to prevent tick infestation without Frontline-type chemicals? I've seen different ideas for fleas, but never really ticks.
Ania spends quite a bit of time in wooded areas. She does search and rescue, recreational hikes, and our house is in a wooded area. So I want something fullproof. But I'm worried that chemicals are the only thing.
Aaagghhh! What to do??? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Richelle
I'm hesitant to use either as from what I've read, these sort of things are some serious chemicals and could cause some dangerous neurological damage.
But at this point, something must be done. So, I'm gonna bathe her now, then in three days, apply the Frontline ('cuz you cannot do so within 3 days before or after baths. Right?).
But for future reference, what can I do to prevent tick infestation without Frontline-type chemicals? I've seen different ideas for fleas, but never really ticks.
Ania spends quite a bit of time in wooded areas. She does search and rescue, recreational hikes, and our house is in a wooded area. So I want something fullproof. But I'm worried that chemicals are the only thing.
Aaagghhh! What to do??? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Richelle