As you probably know the tick season is upon us. Several of my friend's
dogs have contracted Lyme Disease or tested positive for the virus. This
is a disease about which very little is known. There is a shot for it (actually
2 shots initially and then a booster annually), but no one can guarantee
they will work. The shots are fairly expensive at $25-$30 each. I have
decided to forego the shots and try to keep my 4 Springer Spaniels as tick
free as possible. This is difficult as they are in the woods and tall grass
all summer and fall. I am not recommending that you don't give your dogs
the shots. I just don't know. However, a good tick and flea repellant is
Bio Spot. It is probably as good and maybe better than Frontline and less
expensive. You can buy it locally. but the cheapest place I have found
is www.drsfostersmith.com What ever method you choose, good luck!
