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I'm gonna be picking up my first bird dog at the end of June and I'm researching tick protection for him. I figure that there many board members that have bird dogs and I would like to hear what you guys use to protect your hunting buddy. Any thoughts or advice on products would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

-Chris

We use Frontline Plus - keeps em' off.

K9 Advantics III Pick it up at walmart

We used to use Frontline, but changed to Advantix because of a recommendation by our vet. Unlike Frontline, Advantix also fends off mosquitoes---which are a real issue in our neck of the woods.

Advantix is much more water resistent than Frontline and repels ticks/fleas and mosquitos better. I also use Coulston's Duranon Filed Dog Spray when I'm in the "thick of it."

The Coulston's works incredibly well and can be applied just before field work and in addition to Advantix ot Frontline.

I've used Frontline for years and it has always worked well for me. I have a pond in my yard and the dogs are in it constantly during the summer and I still get 1 month of tick and flea protection from Frontline. It is expensive though.

I live in Tick Central (northern Wisconsin). Have always used Frontline. Consulted with the vet about switching to Advantix. His advice was to stick with Frontline, because ticks will still occasionally attach with Advantix, and this is a serious area for Lyme disease. If you don't have as many ticks and if you have other problems, something else might be better in your area.

I read elsewhere that the patent on Frontline has now expired and a cheaper, generic version is available at Wal-Mart. I still have some Frontline left, but will check on that.

While we're on the subject, a friend mentioned there's a lyme disease vaccine now.

I have used Bio Spot for years. Ticks are in full bloom here and I have 4 Tick free dogs. Some have reported sensitivity problems but I never have.

I use the BioSpot too. My hounds still pick up some ticks, but the little devils (ticks) soon die. Really works on fleas - I haven't seen a flea in 10 years.