big country 8 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 Hi just been back with the terriers I always check them and found one tick on the bitch just asking if any of you know of the best thing to stop them attaching themselves to the dogs thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LaraCroft 863 Posted June 13, 2013 Report Share Posted June 13, 2013 There isn't much to stop them attaching initially, but a lot of the spot on/tablet/spray type anti-bug stuff will make them let go pretty quick, so they don't stay attached. Some people advise garlic and brewers yeast in the food to make the skin less "inviting" for bugs ( ticks and fleas ) which can help, but really, the best bet is to check after each walk and remove any found. I use brewers yeast ( marmite sarnies twice weekly ) and mine haven't had a problem with ticks or fleas. I'm not a fan of chemicals on the dogs as a rule, but I will bathe them in medicated shampoo once a month to make sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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