iggy mum Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I just looked on the pinned 'tick' topic and it showed that I am in a brown dog tick area. How do I find out whether or not I'm in an area that is noted for paralysis tick [or any tick for that matter] and flea infestations? I want to know so I can make a judgement on whether to change from Advantage to some other wormer..... Also, want to know which areas are prevalent for heartworm and any other doggie preventable things that I don't know about yet. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I just looked on the pinned 'tick' topic and it showed that I am in a brown dog tick area. How do I find out whether or not I'm in an area that is noted for paralysis tick [or any tick for that matter] and flea infestations? I want to know so I can make a judgement on whether to change from Advantage to some other wormer.....Also, want to know which areas are prevalent for heartworm and any other doggie preventable things that I don't know about yet. TIA Hi, How about giving your local vet a ring, they will be able to give you the full details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Yep - def go to your nearby vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Thanks, I'll do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Ask local vet . . . and keep asking your local vet. Not sure about ticks, but heartworm incidence and anything mosquito borne will move around from year to year. I think it's safer to assume heartworm IS possible in most of Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiekaye Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I just looked on the pinned 'tick' topic and it showed that I am in a brown dog tick area. How do I find out whether or not I'm in an area that is noted for paralysis tick [or any tick for that matter] and flea infestations? I want to know so I can make a judgement on whether to change from Advantage to some other wormer.....Also, want to know which areas are prevalent for heartworm and any other doggie preventable things that I don't know about yet. TIA Paralysis ticks are mainly in coastal areas from Lakes Entrance up, heartworm is where ever mosquitos are, Most parts of Aussie. Talk to your vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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