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Here in Central Massachusetts, we seem to have a limitless supply of ticks in the woods we use for walking Mia. Since joining our family about 6 weeks ago, we have taken at least 8 and maybe up to a dozen ticks off of her after walks. Some have just been wandering on her body; others had already implanted. We check her after every walk and are sure to get them off of her, but have not started using any preventative medication as her breeder really felt like the choices were essentially poison and quite strong.
Are folks using these medications as a matter of course or is it enough to get the ticks off as they appear? Fleas are not an issue for us, but I am of course concerned about Lymes. On the other hand, using a poison seems contrary to my concerns about cancer and Goldens, so it seems to be a bit of a no-win situation.
Thoughts and advice please.
Thank you.
Are folks using these medications as a matter of course or is it enough to get the ticks off as they appear? Fleas are not an issue for us, but I am of course concerned about Lymes. On the other hand, using a poison seems contrary to my concerns about cancer and Goldens, so it seems to be a bit of a no-win situation.
Thoughts and advice please.
Thank you.