About treating dogs - I am a HUGE fan of the Seresto collar.  Been using one on my two labs now for over a year, and ZERO ticks on either of 'em.  Only one hunts, but we are in some of the most tick infested areas of Butler and Armstrong County for pheasants and ducks.  
 
6 years ago, I had to put down my first lab because of Lyme disease.  I was using Advantix on him b/c it was a little cheaper.  Vet told me back then that it was NOT waterproof.  May have changed by now.  
 
On the Seresto collar, they are good for 8 months if they're dry.  6 months if your dog's a water dog like mine.  Can usually find 'em with a rebate or on sale at Agway or Tractor Supply for around $55.  
 
Pulled one outta my gut last week.  I hate those things!  

CAN'T WE TALK 'BOUT FISHIN' OR SUMPTHIN'?

I'm enjoying the Leeks ....cost me 50 bucks for the Lyme disease medicine another 80 for the emergency visit ...hope that's all !  I'm to the point I like the leaves almost as much ....I make a pesto spread ....leaves ,sunflower seeds , olive oil , mayo or cream cheese.
 
 
 

 

 
 

Ever hear of green eggs and ham !....lol

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Get bravecto for your dog it lasts for 3 months and its waterproof. My lab swims a lot.and the bravecto works well for her.As for humans I spray myself good and still we get ticks  its to the point we wont take her in woods or trails any longer cause of them.

EMitch
Like BT said, Frontline + or Advantix. Yeah, ya gotta do it every 30 days, but there simply is no reason for a dog (or cat) to have fleas and/or ticks. Not treating them nowdays is like cruelty to animals.

Agree. I used to use the k9 advantix 11 but switched to nexgard for our two dogs. Seems to work.

That leek pesto sounds frigging amazing captain. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing 👍

As far as ticks, dogs, and Lyme, I've gotten the vaccine for the dog ever since she was a puppy. Maybe this has been around for a while, but I don't remember ever being told about it when I had my last dog. Hoping it works, because if the dog ever gets Lyme I'll be giving the vet a piece of my mind. If they ever come out with an option for humans I'm in, considering the tick population seems to be on the rise

CRAPPIE_SLAYER
That leek pesto sounds frigging amazing captain. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing 👍

Darn tootin it did but ya noticed Capt "did not" offer to share the finished product? See how he is? lol

I'd share but it's almost gone .....somebody been using it up ......lol
 
I froze some leaves going to see how that works ....not sure yet.
Yea Crappie I love the stuff .....wife hates the smell.....lol
I use it on crackers , devil boiled eggs, and almost any thing you like to dip. It's got a strong garlic bite to it but the cream cheese or mayo tunes it down a bit . I just add those extras to taste , sometimes I just eat it straight pesto. Be sure to bush teeth if your talking a lot ....lol
Videos on You Tube show you the basics.