That's great news! I'm really glad your dog is doing so well on the natural remedies and food.

These measures really do make a lot of difference to our dogs' health and therefore quality of life (in my humble opinion, anyway).

Regards,
Brigitte

I am very pleased with the Dr. Parasite for heartworms and other parasites and I also use I use Dr.Goodpet flea and tick relief with wonderful results. I haven't seen a flea or tick near him in weeks and I live in Missouri so pass that along if you would.

I also give him Paul Newmans dog food plus I cook homemade food for him also. Deer meat, orgainic wild blend rice and vegetables. He loves all of it. Thanks for all of your interesting topics.

Rita Eakes

Yes, ticks can certainly be a problem in some areas. In others (such as the city), they're almost unknown.

There are some natural remedies for ticks – I haven't used them personally, so can't vouch for them, but you'll see some good testimonials there at the site. (There are also some not so good comments – but they seem to be that the product causes skin irritations and rashes – not that they don't work).

You could try the tick prevention remedy there in addition to the flea remedies (or instead of). The product is for both fleas and ticks – it's really the natural alternative to Frontline and similar chemicals, since it's applied in a similar way. The ingredients are natural rather than chemical.

Because the ticks are so hard to see, I understand your reluctance to try something you're not sure will work.

But if you do give it a try, let me know how you go with it.

Regards,
Brigitte

The last time I was here it was to talk dog food. This trip is for the subject of flea and tick control. About 3 years ago I tried 3 different all natural flea and tick products [ I dont remember who or what ] and I really didnt care for them because of ticks. I have a border collie and there is a acre around my house that is fenced in. Sadee Mae has a dog door to come in and out of the house as she likes. However she is outside more than in. We live in the country and walk the pasture fields a lot and the all natural I tried just didnt take care of the ticks. I have always used Frontline Plus but have always hated the ideal of using the toxic stuff but what else can you do.

I was checking out the web site that carries the products you suggest…All Natural Pet Store…and have checked out many other natural sites….But like everything else in life you get about as many bad reviews as good. This is the deal.

I live in N/E Pa. I only use the Frontline from Mid May thru mid September. The other months I dont have to use anything. I only put 1/2 of one application on per month and Sadee never has fleas or ticks. The thing is…here in N/E Pa there are lots of deer ticks and the spread of lyme disease in humans and pets is on the rise. Its impossible to see a deer tick on a border collie and I would think most animals…and I know the Frontline works. So I sit here with my arms outstreached with my dog with lyme disease in one hand and toxic Frontline in the other hand. Whats a dad to do? I cant seem to find anything that is natural that addresses deer ticks. Your thoughts or opinion please.

Rick