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I was looking on line for a tick spray for my pup, I also have him on advantick so hopefully it will help with the things clinging on and not jumping off in my truck or onto my kids, but I did come across this a few time's and that is mixing 1 cup of water and 2 cups vinegar in a spray bottle and spry the dog down, then it says to add 2 spoonfuls of almond or vegetable oil to repel fleas as well
anyone hear or ever try this, and if so does it work
If your dog is on a monthly dose of K9 AdvantixII then don't spray anything on him. That product will be as good and better than any homebrew, in fact I wonder if the vinegar would actually lessen it's effectiveness?. Now if you you want to treat your clothes then have at her. I actually bought a spray at TSC that is used on horses that contains Permethrin and will be using that on my clothing. Wasn't cheap but I hate ticks. Dog never gets them with Advantix.
Why bother watering down the the K9 Advantix II ? I use KOMBAT from Canadian Tire for myself and all hunting clothing to repel ticks,mosquitos ,flys etc. I think i paid $10.00 for the bottle last year and I am still using it (non aerosol).
That product is called Ultra Shield.....and you can use it on your dog too....Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
[QUOTE][That product is called Ultra Sheen.....and you can use it on your dog too.../QUOTE]
Excellent stuff.
Hands down "Bronco" equine spray. Tried and tested by me and my 2 terriers in and around the Que'Appelle in Sask. Truthfully it's nothing to have a couple hundred ticks on you from a 5-10 minute stroll through the grass...with the dogs and myself sprayed down with "Bronco" not one. The only downside would be that it washes off with water so wet grass might be a bugger. Smells purdy too.
Good to know, I had thought that Permethrin was not approved for sale in Canada, even though it is legal to possess. I just ordered a quart of 10% Permethrin to dilute for clothes and the dogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by terrym
I have to run it by my vet, but has anyone heard of any issues using topical Permethrin application in concert with the monthly Revolution dose?
We are using Absorbine Ultrasheild Ex in addition to Revolution for the third year now with full blessing from both our previous and current vets
Personally I don't use Permethrin. Not to say that others shouldn't do what they are comfortable with.
I considerate it a hazard. It can do big time damage if it gets on your skin while you are spraying or any floats near your eyes.
I'll stick to Deet . It does the job for me.
http://www.anapsid.org/pyrethroids.html
http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/Permtech.pdf
Permethrin is a huge bee killer too. I don't want to put anything into the air that might increase the demise of our bees.
I agree Sharon and have stuck with the KOMBAT product for that reason. KOMBAT has a high percentage of DEET and it works great. I use to spray pesticides and herbicides many years ago while in the greenhouse business and landscaping business. I am very particular (pesticides)with what I spray on my body.