My dog has tick prevention, but I keep finding ticks. Is it working?

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Orion wears seresto collar and monthly vectra 3d. Even though I find ticks walking on him small ones. Should I put spray also edfipro or frontline? Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 2 years and 1 month old | 17 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Ticks can be difficult to manage - even with some of these high-quality preventatives! Instead of using the Vectra 3D and Seresto products, consider using an oral flea/tick preventative, such as Nexgard or Bravecto. In my experience, these products seem to be more effect for both flea and tick prevention, but both are prescription based. If you prefer using topical preventatives for Orion, Advantix is another option that I tend to prefer. I would not recommend using additional topical sprays while he is also receiving the topical Vectra 3D. While all of these products are labeled for tick prevention, in reality, they can take a bit of time to work and actually kill the tick. If you find ticks that are attached to Orion, be sure to remove them with all of their head and mouthparts. Ticks need to be attached for around 24+ hours in order to transmit disease.

My dog has tick prevention, but I keep finding ticks. Is it working?

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