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tricycle
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Member # 21360

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HELP! I rescued a new puppy last saturday I am

not currently on meds since our Dr. J moved away I cant afford to see him. The new pup came with

an attitude cant blame him with the conditions

and life he had and THREE yes three deer ticks

on hime that I did not find for two days. I am

scared to death that I could have gotten one on

me or have one on me I have checked and I have

checked my dog that I currently have that I have

never seen a tick on. Please help anyone know a

good way to get doxy where we don't have lyme:)

Since I had it for at least 10 years before

treatment the last time.

For everyone this is mimi from long time ago

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merrygirl
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put advantix on your puppy and dog. Buy it at the vet or petstore.

That would be your best bet.. If you do not feel ill, see a tick bite, or had a tick on you I wouldnt go on doxy. Just my opinion.

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merrygirl
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put advantix on your puppy and dog. Buy it at the vet or petstore.

That would be your best bet.. If you do not feel ill, see a tick bite, or had a tick on you I wouldnt go on doxy. Just my opinion.

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tricycle
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Member # 21360

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Thanks Got pup on Saturday he went to vet on Monday and started all of that pronto but I was so sick guess I am just scared or paranoid

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janet thomas
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PM sent.

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I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice but only my personal experience and opinion.

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Robin123
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What's the earliest age a puppy or kitten should be before putting tick repellent on them?

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