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So some of you know Im lucky enough to live somewhere where I have NEVER seen a tick in my life. Never had issues with them or any concern. I have vaccinated a couple of my dogs for it however.
Now we are looking to move sometime between october - spring to a 1400 acre ranch where they DO have ticks. I would prefer to get all my dogs prepared before we go there and need to know what you all do to prevent anything , what you use to fight ticks?
I thought vaccinating against them was best but someone recently told me not to vaccinate and they sent me this link to read about it and I am more confused now then before.
Canine Lyme Disease Vaccination and Treatment Issues
When I talked with my vet he was the one who recommended we vaccinate for lymes just incase. Those of you living in areas with ticks do you vaccinate? if not what products do you use on your dogs and how often do you apply them?
I think this is the only thing im actually worried about with this move are the ticks and wolves LOL.
Note the dogs are still going to be inside dogs, if anything we may build indoor kennels for them as well. We are looking into getting watch dogs though and they will be outdoor dogs year round there.
Now we are looking to move sometime between october - spring to a 1400 acre ranch where they DO have ticks. I would prefer to get all my dogs prepared before we go there and need to know what you all do to prevent anything , what you use to fight ticks?
I thought vaccinating against them was best but someone recently told me not to vaccinate and they sent me this link to read about it and I am more confused now then before.
Canine Lyme Disease Vaccination and Treatment Issues
When I talked with my vet he was the one who recommended we vaccinate for lymes just incase. Those of you living in areas with ticks do you vaccinate? if not what products do you use on your dogs and how often do you apply them?
I think this is the only thing im actually worried about with this move are the ticks and wolves LOL.
Note the dogs are still going to be inside dogs, if anything we may build indoor kennels for them as well. We are looking into getting watch dogs though and they will be outdoor dogs year round there.