Posted by Shawn & Annette in Outdoors on March 6, 2012
With this warmer weather comes fleas and ticks.
Deer ticks
It’s trying really hard to snow right now, in fact it was coming down pretty hard only this morning. There is no telling how much snow we will end up with. Some how, I don’t think it will be enough.
We’ve picked three ticks off our dogs in the past couple of weeks. We used a powder on the yard and a liquid to help alleviate the problem. Then we took the puppies to the vet for some Frontline. I really hate to use that stuff, but the ticks are so bad this year, I don’t know what else to do.
Wherever there are deer, you will find deer ticks. I feel so sorry for the deer. I just wish the ticks would pick somewhere else. Anywhere else. Every single one has been on their face, which makes it kind of difficult to detach. If you haven’t picked up some Frontline, don’t wait. Ticks are nothing to mess with and they can spread disease.
It’s 35° now and it’s going to be a chilly day. I’d be surprised if it gets much above 45°. The sun is out but I don’t think it’s done snowing. If anything happens I’ll let you know.
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