Best flea & tick prevention for long-haired dogs in wooded areas?

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We're in a very wooded area with deer, raccoon and ground squirrels and mice and are looking for an effective, affordable and natural flee and tick prevention system. Seems strange that a collar could work on all parts of a long coat chihuahua and not sure about the oral vs topical stuff. Looking for recommended products. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 9 months and 15 days old | 6.5 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Buddy. I prefer to use a topical liquid for flea and tick prevention. The reasoning being this will prevent the spread of disease from ticks. All oral products require the patient to actually be bitten by the tick for the prevention to work. The bite is how tick born diseases are spread. My favorite product is Vectra 3D. It also repels mosquitoes so it works in conjunction with your dog's monthly heartworm prevention. This is a huge benefit. It is also effective against lice, certain types of mites and biting flies. Unfortunately, natural products are not going to effective. The diseases spread by ectoparasites can be a serious threat to your pet. A lot of times there are manufacturer rebates available when you purchase Vectra 3D. I hope this information helps!

Best flea & tick prevention for long-haired dogs in wooded areas?

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