tick repellent

[mooboy76]

We used to use Muskol (95% Deet) when it was on the market. Stuff literally tanned your hide it was so potent, would melt fishing line, reel handles and melt paint. It did work though. Used to do a lot of things in those days I wouldn't do anymore

It tasted funny too.


I am now looking at Seresto collars for next year. They look like a good value.

I have been warned that collar treatments don't work well with thick coated dogs - anyone have any experience with that? I would think that the distribution through the coat would be the same as a spot-on topical product.

[mooboy76]

Changed my mind a bit. I'm picking up a spot on product today - I picked another two ticks off of my male last night.

Poor guy has been getting the brunt of it. Our female has had none. Pet Value has a flea & tick spot for $17 with 4 monthly doses. 45% Permethrin with a bit of S-methoprene. I don't really need the S-methoprene (insect growth regulator) part, but it won't hurt; just like I wouldn't need the Imidacloprid (neonicotinoid), or Pyripoxyfen (insect juvenile hormone mimic) in Advantix II, since I've got the fleas covered with Revolution (selamectin).

Turns out it is Zodiac Powerspot. Petsmart has it for $15.

[last5oh_302]

Changed my mind a bit. I'm picking up a spot on product today - I picked another two ticks off of my male last night.

Poor guy has been getting the brunt of it. Our female has had none. Pet Value has a flea & tick spot for $17 with 4 monthly doses. 45% Permethrin with a bit of S-methoprene. I don't really need the S-methoprene (insect growth regulator) part, but it won't hurt; just like I wouldn't need the Imidacloprid (neonicotinoid), or Pyripoxyfen (insect juvenile hormone mimic) in Advantix II, since I've got the fleas covered with Revolution (selamectin).

You won't need the Revolution anymore either as the permethrin tackles fleas as well. No sense in OD'ing your dog with toxins.

[mooboy76]

You won't need the Revolution anymore either as the permethrin tackles fleas as well. No sense in OD'ing your dog with toxins.

I'm still getting heartworm, gastroentestinal nematode, and ear mite protection from the Revolution. If I drop it, then I'd have to move to Heartguard (ivermectin) or something similar anyways, and dogs are less sensitive to selamectin at standard doses. So far, my dogs have not had an adult heartworm infection, so Revolution is still appropriate to keep it that way.