Tag Archives: ticks

Sorry, But No Safe Cat Remedy For Ticks

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Tracie

I got this question/complaint from Heather and her kitties, Thorsten & Anaïs: 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 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Tracie

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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Essential Oil Can’t Compare to Vectra 3D Protection

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Tracie

Been meaning to tell you, we had talked some about flea control. I may just be lucky or I may be on to something. But I put one drop (only one drop) of Palo Santo essential oil on Diego’s rump … Continue reading →

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First Shield At VCA Hospital is the Same as Vectra

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Tracie

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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Vectra Found Over the Counter

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Tracie

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

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Tracie

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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Vectra in Vermont

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Tracie

I was amazed to see that I can actually receive messages through Twitter and in came a plea for help from Dawn, a fellow Vermonter further North up in Williston, who is already a devoted user of Vectra 3D for … Continue reading →

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Not Convinced About Vectra 3D

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Tracie

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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Scared of Permethrin? I’m Scared of Ticks!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Tracie

Katherine is a new listener to DOG TALK® who has a darling Polish Lowland Sheepdog Sofie (whose photo is now on my website. In listening to a show where Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins and I talked about the new tick repellent/killer … Continue reading →

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Why Vectra 3D is Better Against Ticks Than Frontline

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Tracie

I am pretty concerned about ticks since all three of my dogs run free in fields and forests every day which are crawling with ticks – and each of them tests positive for a different tick-borne disease. So I was … Continue reading →

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