I'm from the country, so finding a tick doesn't freak me out. I just yank that sucker (hehe) off and flush it. However, I don't want my fur babies to have ticks or itch constantly nor do I want to snuggle up to my sweethearts if I'm going to come away with dozens of bites myself.
I've always had mixed feelings about flea prevention/heart guard. My brother just graduated from Veterinary school and while he isn't the least bit crunchy, his new (also veterinarian) lady friend is .... and I suspect his tune will soon start to change a bit. Anyway, I plan on having a chat with him about the risks/benefits of monthly prevention treatments and alternative cootie repellant.
I'd really like to find a non toxic way to keep my pets healthy. Bear, my recent addition, has tested heart worm positive and I am facing a dilemma with his treatment. My family has had several dogs beat heart worms no problem. We tend to have dogs that live to be 15 + years old. When I was a kid there just wasn't a push to do this monthly treatment like there is today.
Anyway I plan to do some organic pet shampoo shopping. I'll let y'all know how my furbabies do... as of right now, no one has fleas or ticks so our goal is PREVENTION.
Now if I could only find something to keep my car/apartment from smelling like dog farts.....
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