| Re: Couple of ?'s about flea/tick control and nails
I too am not living in a tick infested area - and also have not had fleas, for about 14 years. Fleas do not like my dogs - it is about the food I feed my dogs. I am sure I have walked my dogs into places where there are fleas - but if the fleas hop on the dog they must hop right off and not stay on board. Thus I have no need for any flea treatments. So might want to look really hard at what you are feeding your dogs - as for me - I believe this is a significant factor.
The Heartguard product is good wormer, and for the prevention of heartworm spread from the ticks - but be sure your dog is not affected before using this product. It is an Ivermectin/Pyrantel mix product.
Nail trimming once a week, just so they are cool with it - if not, 2x a month - the dremmel is nice to round them off. On concrete dogs do wear their nails down - however, it is a necessary part of the grooming routine. |