Tag Archives: fleas

What to Do About Ticks and Cats? Keep Them Indoors!

Hi Tracie, You seem like a wonderful animal lover!  But I have got to tell you I was really disappointed by The Cat Bible’s lack of information about ticks.  I just discovered 2 ticks on my elderly neighbor’s cat — … Continue reading

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First Shield At VCA Hospital is the Same as Vectra

Hi Tracie, I’m Betty from Waterford with the adopted poodle who is about 11 years old.  Coki has been having a bad time with lethargy and nausea.  I’ve spent the better part of the last two days at the VCA … Continue reading

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Portuguese Water Dog Has Problem With Topical Flea Treatments

Email from a listener with a four-year-old Portuguese water dog who’s had problems with topical flea solutions: Love your show!  My 4 year old portuguese water dog has always had an issue with topical flea solutions. We’ve tried Vectra, Frontline, … Continue reading

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Better Quality Dog Food but Flea Prevention, Too

I got this comment on one of my daily tips on DOGSTER.COM and wanted to share it with you here. I also do recommend signing up for the free Daily Tips on Dogster.com and Catster.com (where mine also appear). They … Continue reading

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Vectra Found Over the Counter

Joan found a way to get Vectra even though her vet didn’t carry it. Thank you so much for taking the time to deal with my “Vectra” problem. I went to  Banfield’s and purchased a 4 pack today. I find … Continue reading

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A WOR Listener Wants Vectra 3-D

How nice to get an email from Rob, one of my new listeners who is ready to take my advice on the products and services I have personally invited to be part of DOG TALK® & CAT CHAT®. I am … Continue reading

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Not Convinced About Vectra 3D

I got this agitated email from a longtime thoughtful listener to DOG TALK®, Bob in Atlanta, about my recent show with Elizabeth Hodgkins about the need for at-risk dogs to be using topical tick repellents. She and I both sang … Continue reading

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Tapeworms or the Fleas that cause Them?

I have a 17 pound black rescue cat (4 years old, neutered). He has tapeworms. I have spent so much in past cat and dog vet expenses, I am now strapped. I purchased Tradewinds tapeworm medicine and followed the instructions. … Continue reading

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Hammer The Cat Has Rodent Ulcers?!

Dear Tracie, I have an indoor male cat named Hammer and since he was a kitty, he has developed sores on his face and chin, which a vet told me was something called “rodent ulcers”. She said it can come … Continue reading

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