Both of my dogs are on Heartguard and Frontline year round. All I had to do was see the dog heart filled with worms that was floating in a big bottle at the vets. Can't get that picture out of my mind.
Years ago when I had an Irish Setter and a toy poddle in Oregon, the fleas were the worst. No preventatives like now. Our Irish Setter had to be driven to the local feed store for their free dipping sessions. Other times we dipped him (poured over him while standing in our gravel driveway) and I felt so sorry for him, the stink and his shivering. I worried it would kill him. In the winter the fleas were still alive in the house, no matter what we did to get rid of them. My little toy poddle lived to be a ripe old age, but suffered from anemia, low iron, because of the flea blood loss. Bathing her frequently in flea shampoo did nothing to get rid of them. As soon as she was dry she had them on her again.
Our animals no longer have to bear the horrible infestations of the past. They are relieved, and our homes are flea and tick free also. I celebrate it.
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