I am trying to get an idea of how this tags would work in heavily ticks infested wooded areas. My dog and myself are basically in the woods EVERYDAY. Currently using spot on tick guard but does not work very well. Looking for an alternative with same...
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I live in Southeastern Massachusetts where we have lots and lots of ticks. Since I put the Shoo Tags on my dog's collar. No Ticks. It's wonderful, it's a products that works. Yesterday, after we got back into the house, a flea jumped off him and onto my my. One dead flea. No ticks what so ever. Last year was awful for ticks on him, but since this product, we are tick-free.
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Think the 3 prior answers already posted, pretty much sums it up. 1. The Preventic collar is only for eliminating the possibility of a tic infestation on your dog. And I must say, I have used it successfully on our 2 Goldens here in our woodsy patch of the MO Ozark for 2 seasons now. I only wish I could find a tic repellent for me that was as effective. 2. Guess you know by now this is not to replace a proper fitting collar for restraint or to attach ID, license or such. My boys wear their rolled leather collars in addition to the Preventic collar during tic season. Never had any issues. Think the 3 prior answers already posted, pretty much sums it up. 1. The Preventic collar is only for eliminating the possibility of a tic infestation on your dog. And I must say, I have used it successfully on our 2 Goldens here in our woodsy patch of the MO Ozark for 2 seasons now. I only wish I could find a tic repellent for me that was as effective. 2. Guess you know by now this is not to replace a proper fitting collar for restraint or to attach ID, license or such. My boys wear their rolled leather collars in addition to the Preventic collar during tic season. Never had any issues.
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I'm not sure, but I made a comment to my wife the other day telling her I haven't seen any ticks around or in the house in the last few months. Our dog is protected against ticks but our cat is not and she is outside quite a bit. My house is located in the woods and we have a lot of deer, coyotes etc. and I know for a fact there are ticks there. I can't answer your question for sure (have not seen dead ticks) but something is keeping them away from my home. In fact I've had no issues with any crawling bugs, mice etc. This Cyper insecticide is good stuff.
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My part sheltie rescue is now on his 3rd collar since May. I don't think he got hung and activated the breakaway feature. He has never slipped his standard collar.He is very active and outside a lot. It works well no fleas no attached ticks while wearing it. That's why I've replaced it 2 more times than I wanted to. If I replace it again I'm thinking about attaching it to the inside of his standard collar
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I read that this would repel ticks. They said mix 1 part with 2 parts water and spray on your shoes, socks, pants etc. Has anyone tried this and does it work to keep ticks off? I sure hope so!
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Youch! I know this was asked a while back, but it just saw this question. If a tick is attached, you would want to smother it. We used to use clear nail polish if the tick is not close to the pet's eyes and would have to keep a close eye out for licking until it's dry and the tick is dead. You definitely don't want to leave any part of a tick behind!!! But just loose and out in the fur? Absolutely a resounding yes!
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I asked my vet and she didn't have an answer so she called tech support for seresto. Apparently the collars come with a reflective tag that can come off and become a choking hazard. I hope this is true. I love to snuggle with my dog, but don't love fleas/ticks.
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I bought 2 Pet Protector discs for both of my dogs in March. I live in Michigan and have had terrible luck preventing fleas with any type of medications I have tried. Both dogs, a beagle and a dachshund, have had no fleas or ticks since March. I am not using any other form of Flea and Tick medicine or prevention
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I don't know, my lab never jumped into a lake he was an apartment dog. I just know that after putting this on, I never ever had another tick problem. He wore the collar for the rest of his life.
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I can't confirm ticks but it seems to kill everything else real good, I use a 4 gallon pump up back pack sprayer and lay this stuff down thick, it seems to keep everything away for a few months. I would think this would work for ticks, its pretty strong and you can make it stronger if you want.
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Sorry, I have an inside dog and she only catches a flea every now and then. The flea control with this product is excellent but can not say how well it would work for ticks.
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Yes! This is how it should work. If you did read my review it does not work! Ticks on my dogs from the start and fleas after about 2 month. Never again - waste of money! My dogs did not swim or get bathed. Collar was put on correctly and never removed.... just did not do what it claims to do!
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I agree with Sally's answer. We've been using them in our woods for several years, and have only seen a couple ticks in that time, when people around us are seeing them all summer long. Very good product, but not for indoors.
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I purchased this because we began having a tick invasion in the house, on the dog, etc. I was apprehensive about putting it ON the dog, but did place some around the house and on its collar. Never saw ticks inside again and saw less on the dog while we used it. I also put it on myself & daughter before we go out, and it did help in areas we usually pick up ticks on ourselves. I only found one tick crawling on my jeans last summer while using rose geranium, whereas the others I went out with were covered. A little goes a long way. Do realize that rose geranium oil, while effective, has some debate over estrogenic properties and probably would not recommend using it on males.
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I have had good results using it mixed with almond oil. I've not had a tick on me when I remember to put it on me before going into our yard. We live beside woods and lots of animals come into our yard--turkeys by day and raccoons by night. Also, it smells wonderful. We live in Tennessee, about 30 miles south of Nashville, near Thompsons Station.
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I have used this product and it does help, however the Precor makes it last and more effective. I have found that keeping down on the grass of surrounding areas and keeping my animals up on their Confortis (flea) pills is the most beneficial. The ticks are the worst this year(in the south), but I have had flea issues that I combatted them with this product and it worked.
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I purchased 4 pet protectors. I had grave doubts that this would work and it seemed expensive but.......Of the 4 dogs I have not found a flea on any of them and two are allergic to fleas so even if I did not see one I would know if one had bit them. One has had two ticks that I know of. I also spray my two with Pet Peeve before our walk in the park which is daily. The two that are my daughters do not get sprayed and the one has had two ticks. Overall I would take the chance that these certainly do help and I would buy them again. Kathy