Ticks

Graces7

Just had a tick walk across my hand and then pulled another, fully loaded, from my cat's ear...

Where I lived the last few years, there were sheep and cattle but no ticks,

Here no sheep and the cattle are not out yet ...

Itching now; anyone else seen the around yet?

Lady Haywire

You don't need sheep or cattle to have ticks. You'll find them in rushy/overgrown areas where scrub hasn't been removed. About the time of year for them to begin resurfacing alright but i get so many i don't pass much heed on them any more.

kylith

One of the work dogs had a tick, but so far Finn is clear, he’s not much of a fan of long grass though.

boomerang

The tick population hits a peak in late spring/early summer.

mymo

I think front line or any spot on with fipronil(sp?) will prevent ticks.
I use effipro cheaper on amazon, I only use it if I see fleas or ticks, there's dog and cat versions. Only had to use it a handful of times in last few years, but with 6 animals I have a set on standby to treat them all if I see anything

Graces7

Lady Haywire wrote: »

You don't need sheep or cattle to have ticks. You'll find them in rushy/overgrown areas where scrub hasn't been removed. About the time of year for them to begin resurfacing alright but i get so many i don't pass much heed on them any more.

Agree totally; just after so many years, in similar settings, it was a surprise. Just pulled it out without even thinking about it..

DBB

mymo wrote: »

I think front line or any spot on with fipronil(sp?) will prevent ticks.
I use effipro cheaper on amazon, I only use it if I see fleas or ticks, there's dog and cat versions. Only had to use it a handful of times in last few years, but with 6 animals I have a set on standby to treat them all if I see anything

Just be aware that the treatments don't prevent ticks from latching on... It kills them once they start to feed, and as such it can take a few hours for them to die.
I abandoned using chemicals to treat ticks some time ago, and got tick hooks to remove them physically rather than chemically
They are so gross

Lady Haywire

DBB wrote: »

Just be aware that the treatments don't prevent ticks from latching on... It kills them once they start to feed, and as such it can take a few hours for them to die.
I abandoned using chemicals to treat ticks some time ago, and got tick hooks to remove them physically rather than chemically
They are so gross

Oh but they make a very satisfying pop when you squish them!!:D

Graces7

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Oh but they make a very satisfying pop when you squish them!!:D

I tweak and pull then drop into water. Second nature now. Agree re no chemicals.

Choc Chip

This thread is making my skin crawl.

Graces7

Choc Chip wrote: »

This thread is making my skin crawl.

lol.. I itched in sympathy after the discovery too...One of the dratted things walked across my bedclothes

jomalone14

I hate the damn things but I will be forever grateful for ticks also.......

In checking one of my collies for ticks last year, I discovered tiny lumps in one of her ears......turned out to be melanoma.

Give me ticks any day.......

mymo

DBB wrote: »

Just be aware that the treatments don't prevent ticks from latching on... It kills them once they start to feed, and as such it can take a few hours for them to die.
I abandoned using chemicals to treat ticks some time ago, and got tick hooks to remove them physically rather than chemically
They are so gross

I've got 2 very hairy dogs, 4 cats, and I hate ticks, only ever found them 3 times, I'm too squeamish to pull them, afraid I'll leave head in or something 🀮

r93kaey5p2izun

I took over 150 ticks out of my Jack Russell once last year. They are horrible things. She's a magnet for them. In the previous 30 years of owning dogs and cats I've only ever found 5/6 in total. She's forever picking them up. She's had 4 already in the past month. We're in Dublin but they seem to be plentiful.

em_cat

Reign Great Question wrote: »

I took over 150 ticks out of my Jack Russell once last year. They are horrible things. She's a magnet for them. In the previous 30 years of owning dogs and cats I've only ever found 5/6 in total. She's forever picking them up. She's had 4 already in the past month. We're in Dublin but they seem to be plentiful.

I take it you actively choose not use any method of protecting your dog against ticks? I’ve seen first hand the issues they cause in both animals & humans.

It’s like when I see someones dog with a bulbous sack of worms hanging off their belly & they just say oh well.

r93kaey5p2izun

em_cat wrote: »

I take it you actively choose not use any method of protecting your dog against ticks? I’ve seen first hand the issues they cause in both animals & humans.

It’s like when I see someones dog with a bulbous sack of worms hanging off their belly & they just say oh well.

I use Frontline on all my pets. It doesn't stop ticks attaching.

I remember now why I don't post in this forum and why this forum has such a history of ugly disputes. Should have noted where the post was when I clicked from the front page.

em_cat

Reign Great Question wrote: »

I use Frontline on all my pets. It doesn't stop ticks attaching.

I remember now why I don't post in this forum and why this forum has such a history of ugly disputes. Should have noted where the post was when I clicked from the front page.

I’m glad to hear that you do use prevention, apologies if you felt I was being judgmental, your post read as if you just accept that your dog will get ticks so oh well.

There are a few different preventions other than frontline so you should talk to a Vet.

r93kaey5p2izun

em_cat wrote: »

I’m glad to hear that you do use prevention, apologies if you felt I was being judgmental, your post read as if you just accept that your dog will get ticks so oh well.

There are a few different preventions other than frontline so you should talk to a Vet.

I have spoken to my vet thanks.

You were judgemental - no doubt about it. And delivered a patronising lecture. This forum hasn't changed - same as ever. Scold first ask questions later.

em_cat

Reign Great Question wrote: »

I have spoken to my vet thanks.

You were judgemental - no doubt about it. And delivered a patronising lecture. This forum hasn't changed - same as ever. Scold first ask questions later.

Sorry, but I only started using this forum this year so don’t lump me with any posters past behaviours.

Its not personal, but 150 ticks isn’t normal, not in an urban environment.

You probably need a different Vet & ask if anyone has been successful in preventing tick infestations. It can be done.

Bells21

Is it strange that I've never had a tick on either of my dogs? I don't tend to use anything in terms of wormers etc unless I have evidence that there's a need to use something but I've never come across ticks on ours.

Cherry Blossom

Reign Great Question wrote: »

I have spoken to my vet thanks.

You were judgemental - no doubt about it. And delivered a patronising lecture. This forum hasn't changed - same as ever. Scold first ask questions later.

If you have an issue with a post report it rather than use as an excuse to berate the whole fourm. If this forum irks you so much don't use it, simples. It is what you make it.

r93kaey5p2izun

Cherry Blossom wrote: »

If you have an issue with a post report it rather than use as an excuse to berate the whole fourm. If this forum irks you so much don't use it, simples. It is what you make it.

I was writing my post while you were posting so just to note I will gladly take your advice. I don't use this forum as a rule and followed a link without realising where it was.

em_cat

Bells21 wrote: »

Is it strange that I've never had a tick on either of my dogs? I don't tend to use anything in terms of wormers etc unless I have evidence that there's a need to use something but I've never come across ticks on ours.

No it’s not strange; not in an urban environment. We use preventative treatments for some things as a lot of people around us never take their pets to a vet for anything, we live in D8.

In my experience you would only use the preventatives for ticks if your dog or cat contracted one.

Worms we definitely prevent because they are so easily transmissible from dog to dog. Vaccinations are different as we can get the titre testing.

CeilingFly

Lady Haywire wrote: »

Oh but they make a very satisfying pop when you squish them!!:D

Even better when you put them on the fire - as I did a few minutes ago.

Wife is disgusted.

boomerang

When we think of ticks we tend to picture an engorged tick, whereas ticks that haven't taken a blood meal can be difficult to spot. And immature ticks can be teeny-tiny. Even the newest tick products such as Bravecto only claim to kill ticks within twelve hours. But Lyme disease takes longer than that to be transmitted.

Graces7

Bells21 wrote: »

Is it strange that I've never had a tick on either of my dogs? I don't tend to use anything in terms of wormers etc unless I have evidence that there's a need to use something but I've never come across ticks on ours.

Almost unheard of on my dog but on the cats; long haired. a very different matter. But the cats are free range whereas dog is under supervision outside and more on the road than in the undergrowth .

Graces7

boomerang wrote: »

When we think of ticks we tend to picture an engorged tick, whereas ticks that haven't taken a blood meal can be difficult to spot. And immature ticks can be teeny-tiny. Even the newest tick products such as Bravecto only claim to kill ticks within twelve hours. But Lyme disease takes longer than that to be transmitted.

Yep, they are tiny. The other night I could not believe the tiny critter on my white sheet was a tick. Picked it up and squeezed as ticks are hard in that stage. Then i saw another in the cat's ear. One year in a badly infested place had one crawl across the laptop screen .

I do not quite understand your last sentence?

Lady Haywire

Graces7 wrote: »

Yep, they are tiny. The other night I could not believe the tiny critter on my white sheet was a tick. Picked it up and squeezed as ticks are hard in that stage. Then i saw another in the cat's ear. One year in a badly infested place had one crawl across the laptop screen .

I do not quite understand your last sentence?

I think boomerang means that a tick has to be on a body longer than 12 hours for lyme disease to be transferred. I thought it could also be transferred it you removed the tick wrong too, if you squash the body & it regurgitates the blood back into you.
(sorry if you're eating :pac:)

em_cat

Graces7 wrote: »

I do not quite understand your last sentence?

36-48 hours for transmission, so if the infected tick falls off within 12 hours, then it’s considered to have a successful prevention rate.

“Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp. In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours or more before the Lyme disease bacterium can be transmitted.”

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/transmission/index.html

Graces7

em_cat wrote: »

36-48 hours for transmission, so if the infected tick falls off within 12 hours, then it’s considered to have a successful prevention rate.

“Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but are often found in hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp. In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours or more before the Lyme disease bacterium can be transmitted.”

https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/transmission/index.html

Believe me, no one could leave a tick in the"groin "area, as they itch like crazy. Had one like that many years ago . You do not nuff said! Oh ditto breast.

This by the way was in a rental surrounded by sheep that rarely f ever got dipped. I had never seen ticks before and had no idea what the lumps on my cats faces were.. Landlord was irate and defensive and told me to "wash yerself;" After I moved no great issues with ticks.

Graces7

Lady Haywire wrote: »

I think boomerang means that a tick has to be on a body longer than 12 hours for lyme disease to be transferred. I thought it could also be transferred it you removed the tick wrong too, if you squash the body & it regurgitates the blood back into you.
(sorry if you're eating :pac:)

I am but that is OK! Wondering though how that can be?

The trick is to grip the tick round its neck and pull. Never touching the soft part

kylith

You need to make sure you get the head too.

When I had the terriers I had no hope of spotting if they had a tick with all the hair so I made sure to spot-on (Ra hated it). A friends dog had one and kept coming over to show it to you in the hope you could make it go away.