Worming and de-fleaing.

[sandaharr]

Hi,has anybody any experience of Stronghold.I've heard it can be used for worming and fleas and ticks together.We normally use Drontal and Frontline in conjunction with each other.The only thing is you have to have a prescription for it,what are the rules in the rest of Europe?
Thanks for all comments in advance,Sandra.

[Shaun Eric Ewing]

Hello Sandra, we used to use Panacur for all our deworming needs as it also take all stages of worms. However after a lot of research on the subject (Panacur is very expensive and needs to be given 3 days in a row) we found another remedy. It is called "Ripercol vet. 100mg/g"
Not only does this remedy take all stages of worms, it only needs to be given in one dose and it is about 1/12 of the cost of "Panacur". It is just as efficient as "Panacur", it does not give the puppies a bad stomach and as an added bonus, it boosts the immunosystem. We have lots of dogs so we buy 2Kg at a time. You only need 1g per 15Kg of dog. It has to be bought by prescription in Denmark as do all wormcures.

As for fleas, we have not had them here for the last 5 years. This is partly due to luck and partly due to measures we take. We can buy "Frontline" direct from the importer because we are a "vat" registered kennel. There is no prescription requirement in Denmark for "Frontline".

Regards
Anne and Shaun

[darrenfryer1]

Hi Sandra

We use stronghold. We used to use frontline, but about 2 years ago Frodo caught mange , we had a real problem in our locality. People down here think it's a good idea to feed the foxes but don't realise they bring in lots of disease. Anyway we use stronghold now as it prevents the dogs catching mange again. Sorry to say it does not protect against ticks as frontline does. So if you have sheep and deer in your area you need to weigh up if you can cope with the deticking.

Regards

Darren

[jannikbb]

hi sandra, i've used stronghold on the ferrets as its impossible to get pills down their throats, but not on the dogs not sure if it does all worms as in tapeworm, i use drontal on the dogs as i know this does all worms. Even though i feed foxes here and we have plenty of sheep/ cows/deer all around my dogs have never had mange or ticks, one of the ferrets had a tick years ago, not sure how she caught it as she lives in the horse feed barn, jan

[buliebuse]

Hi Sandra
I have always had stronghold for my dogs.
Touch wood , never a problem with fleas/worms.
Ju

[temwani]

Hi Sandra,

We use Frontline but a spray rather than the drop on and only when we discover a flea. The spray doesn't need to be used any where near as much as the directions say, unless you have a really bad infestation - which we haven't had for over four years.

Geri

[buliebuse]

Hi again Geri
I use to use the spray on my Rottie when needed - she had a very bad illergic reaction to flea bites. But used to find after spraying she would run round like a dog on drugs for 30 minutes before settling down.
Has anyone got any suggestions as far as nail biting goes ? Buse seems to be particularly fond of nibbling at one of her front dew claws now & then. This has left it abit frayed & has managed to scratch herself slightly round the eye.
Ju

[temwani]

Hi Ju
I suppose the frontline might sting on sensitive dogs? I have used it myself - after an outbreak of head lice at work. It seemed like a good idea at the time, on the basis that if it was ok for our two week old puppies it would be ok for me. I thought lice - head lice can't be much difference? Anyway I sprayed myself and afterwards discovered that I didn't have head lice - but I came out in a rash for a few days!! It didn't sting though!

For chewing and licking we use Bitter Bite - a spray you can buy from a pet shop or saddlers which doesn't sting but tastes horrible or mustard. It is best to make some up from the powdered stuff or just use the powder - but not if the skin is sore or broken.

I also got some green antiseptic cream from a pet shop which seems to put them off chewing.

Have you walked Buse near sand or salt recently because that can sometimes cause chewing of pads and paws. The simple remedy is thorough washing after the walk.

Just some ideas .. Geri

[buliebuse]

Hi Geri
Thanks for that.
I did chuckle about your use of the flea spray on yourself. ;D
No Buse hasn't been near sand/salt its just the i dew claw. As its a bit frayed might just try to gently file off the rough edges & then try one of your suggestions on it.
Ju

[bulieboerboels]

Hi Julie Toska has a habit of sometimes chewing one of her front dew claws.If I see her chewing I fetch the nail clippers and go through the motions of clipping the nail.Just a tiny ammount and Toska jumps up afterwards and runs round in circles for a minute or so and then comes up and gives me a big lick as if to say thank you.This then seems to stop her chewing for a month or so.When it happens again I repeat the operation.Perhaps this is where Buse gets it from regards Paul.

[buliebuse]

Hi Paul
Yep her Mothers' daughter in that respect then.
Shes' in phanthom again - but no milk etc , will keep an eye on her.
Took her to the Rugby yesterday & she had great fun & loved being centre of attention in the Club House afterwards.
Sadly she wasn't very good at passing the ball
Ju

[mayahund]

Hi Ju!
Know what you mean - Chili's a goalkeeper too

When my females are having phantom pregnacies I tend to work them twice as hard and give them less foo, gives them something else to think about (f.e how to rob the fridge!) and works wonders! I'm such a horrid mum ;D

Ewa

[sandaharr]

Yep,it has to be tough love on a phantom,NO sympathising Julie,cut her water intake if you start to see milk forming,hard exercise and remove all toys,worked for one of ours years ago.There is also a hormone jag that works and gets them back to normal in jig time.

[buliebuse]

Hi Ewa & Sandra
Thanks for the advice.
Don't need to cut down on food as shes' off it etc.Yep Paul advised me last time to get something from the vets to dry up her milk - having a senior moment & can't remember what it was. It might have begun with 'G' - it'll be on record though if it comes to it.
She's not as moody this time but is tending to whine if I go out of her sight.(Reminds me of my 2 kids when they were little & you couldn't even go to the loo in peace)
Shes doing really well now with fetch & retrieve the ball.At home I do the sit, down etc & put a piece of cheese on each of her front paws. Only on my instruction is she allowed to eat which ever one I say. The 'stay' is harder particularly at the mo with her wanting to be around all the time , but I'm sure we'll get there.
Ju