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Christy
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Christy
Manhattan
Kansas
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 Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 07:27:27 AM
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We recently got an Anatolian/Akbash guard dog for our goats and chickens. Her name is Salt and she is 9 wks old. It will be awhile before she is ready to guard.
My son also got a puppy for his birthday, she is a sheltie/poodle mix.
Both are very sweet and we are enjoying them.
My question is for any suggestions as far as natural or organic controls for worms, fleas and ticks. I don't really like to idea of monthly dewormers or applications for fleas and ticks. What are some of your control methods |
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KCandee
Farmgirl at Heart
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Karen
CA
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 1:55:31 PM
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Because fleas and worms can cause so much trouble I rely on products from my vet - it's just not worth the risk especially if the dogs are outside around other animals. You can purchase Advantage from most pet stores now - and it works very well.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 2:32:12 PM
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we use d.e. on our dogs and in their food. just a thought happy days at your house. we are talking some serious puppy breath. oh what fun sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 2:48:44 PM
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Such adorable puppies!
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Mar 01 2012 : 7:10:38 PM
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I love those puppies! I know Anatolians grow up to be some very wonderful and no nonsense dogs for protecting your flocks, but that puppy looks so sweet now!! Wow.
I've never seen the sheltie/poodle mix combo. How pretty!! It looks like she is showing more sheltie now than poodle.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 04:27:05 AM
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Both adorable puppies! They are lucky to have a good home.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2012 : 08:44:48 AM
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Christy, what adorable puppies. Hugs to both of them.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Mar 04 2012 : 4:45:35 PM
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The best product is frontline from the vet. Sorry. Haven't had any luck with anything but. As far as dewormers go, adult dogs rarely get round worms after they are treated a pups. They may pick up a tape worm, but that would be about it as far as GI worms go. Heartworm is passed from mosquitoes to dogs and cats through bites. If you live in a heavily infested mosquito area, you will want to test/treat for it. The hearworm medication will also take care of tape worms. I have never found OTC products for worms or fleas work. Sometimes, they can cause more harm than good. Stick with the vet approved stuff. At least you will have recourse if your pet has a reaction to it. Vets will not guarentee anything they, themselves, do not administer or sell themselves. This includes the first dhlpp/dh2pp vaccs that breeders often give their pups with out veterinary oversee.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13642 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Christy
Farmgirl in Training
46 Posts
Christy
Manhattan
Kansas
46 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 06:27:54 AM
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| Thanks for all the tips. The weather here has been so sunny and warm for early March, my boys have been outside all day playing with the pups. |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2012 : 06:37:36 AM
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oh what fun for you. beautiful babies. happy days ahead sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 7:22:45 PM
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both are so cute!!! if you google beagles unlimited I believe it is you get some good advice about heartworm and regular worm stuff. I have been doing what they suggest and it has worked really well for me...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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mydakota
True Blue Farmgirl
152 Posts
kristi
redmond
oregon
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2012 : 7:37:56 PM
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I can just feel the little wiggly bundles of joy in my lap now, and smell the puppy breath!! What fun!
HearthCricket Farm. Where the door is always open, and the coffee is always on. |
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FARMALLChick
True Blue Farmgirl
978 Posts
Lora
Alexandria
IN
USA
978 Posts |
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hoosiercountry
True Blue Farmgirl
572 Posts
karla
north port
fl
USA
572 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2012 : 2:02:40 PM
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| You just gotta love puppies. I wish them many good years and your family lots of fun fill days with your new additions to the family. |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Mar 09 2012 : 10:18:36 AM
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How can that precious little thing be expected to guard anything! I think that sweet pup needs her own guardian! What a cutie! And a sheltie/poodle what a sweet little lump of fuzz you have there! Are they called sheltoodles or poodlties? LOL! When I was young anything crossed with a poodle ended in xxxpoo (as in sheltiepoo).
Enjoy your days of puppyhood. They go by much to fast!
Audrey
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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