[NAGDU] NAGDU Digest, Vol 134, Issue 4
Donna Elliott
donnatelliott at gmail.com
Wed May 4 20:48:46 UTC 2016
I use Heartguard and Nexguatd for Amos without any problems at all. I'm very glad to hear Krokus was fine. Donna and Amos
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> 1. Nexguard experience (Tracy Carcione)
> 2. Re: Nexguard experience (Caitlyn Furness)
> 3. Re: Nexguard experience (Julie J.)
> 4. Re: Nexguard experience (Tracy Carcione)
> 5. Re: Nexguard experience (Buddy Brannan)
> 6. Re: Nexguard experience (Melissa R. Green)
> 7. Re: Nexguard experience (Caitlyn Furness)
> 8. Re: Nexguard experience (Julie J.)
> 9. Re: Nexguard experience (Julie J.)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 08:28:12 -0400
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed like
> a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my dogs last
> month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was trembling and
> obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything wrong, but gave him
> an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>
> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up somewhere. I
> asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill, either. However,
> vomiting is a possible reaction.
>
> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them back for
> a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us, which seems like
> the least obnoxious alternative.
>
> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>
> Just thought I'd share.
>
> Tracy
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 17:18:51 -0400
> From: Caitlyn Furness <caitlyn.furness at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> Tracey,
> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>
> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>
> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>
> Cait
>
>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed like
>> a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my dogs last
>> month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was trembling and
>> obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything wrong, but gave him
>> an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>
>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up somewhere. I
>> asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill, either. However,
>> vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>
>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them back for
>> a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us, which seems like
>> the least obnoxious alternative.
>>
>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>
>> Just thought I'd share.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 17:53:12 -0500
> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> I'm not Tracy, but I use the same product. It's a topical spray. It
> repels fleas, ticks, mosquitos and most other pests. It does nothing for
> heartworm or other parasites. It should be applied weekly. I put on a
> fresh coat if I'm going somewhere particularly buggy, like to the farm pond.
> I've been using it for years now. In all that time I've removed two ticks
> from only one dog, both were right after visiting a really bug infested
> place and not putting fresh spray on. Oh, and it works for people too!
>
> Julie
> Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 4:18 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>
> Tracey,
> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>
> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an
> internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas,
> ticks, and heart worm?
>
> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable
> that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate
> putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found any
> so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be
> as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>
> Cait
>
>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>> like
>> a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my dogs last
>> month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was trembling and
>> obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything wrong, but gave
>> him
>> an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>
>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up somewhere.
>> I
>> asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill, either. However,
>> vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>
>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them back
>> for
>> a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us, which seems like
>> the least obnoxious alternative.
>>
>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>
>> Just thought I'd share.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 18:55:20 -0400
> From: "Tracy Carcione" <carcione at access.net>
> To: "'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog
> Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> Hi Cait.
> Cedarcide is a topical, made mostly of cedar oil. I try to put it on the dogs every week or so during flea season. It comes in a spray bottle, so I spray and rub.
> Julie J recommended it. It wouldn't work for heartworm, but I bet it repels all insects, including the heartworm-carrying mosquito.
> I don't know how effective it is, but I do know my guys haven't had fleas or ticks while I've been using it, and Julie J says her dogs haven't, either.
> That's all I can say about it.
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:19 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>
> Tracey,
> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>
> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>
> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>
> Cait
>
>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>> like a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my
>> dogs last month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was
>> trembling and obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything
>> wrong, but gave him an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>
>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up
>> somewhere. I asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill,
>> either. However, vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>
>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them
>> back for a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us,
>> which seems like the least obnoxious alternative.
>>
>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>
>> Just thought I'd share.
>>
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>>
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> Date: Tue, 3 May 2016 19:04:47 -0400
> From: Buddy Brannan <buddy at brannan.name>
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> LOL, I have some and use it myself, though not a bunch. My family objects to the smell, which I rather like myself.
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>> On May 3, 2016, at 6:55 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Cait.
>> Cedarcide is a topical, made mostly of cedar oil. I try to put it on the dogs every week or so during flea season. It comes in a spray bottle, so I spray and rub.
>> Julie J recommended it. It wouldn't work for heartworm, but I bet it repels all insects, including the heartworm-carrying mosquito.
>> I don't know how effective it is, but I do know my guys haven't had fleas or ticks while I've been using it, and Julie J says her dogs haven't, either.
>> That's all I can say about it.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>>
>> Tracey,
>> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>>
>> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>>
>> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>>
>> Cait
>>
>>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>>> like a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my
>>> dogs last month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was
>>> trembling and obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything
>>> wrong, but gave him an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>>
>>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up
>>> somewhere. I asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill,
>>> either. However, vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>>
>>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them
>>> back for a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us,
>>> which seems like the least obnoxious alternative.
>>>
>>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd share.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 03 May 2016 17:45:35 -0600
> From: Melissa R. Green <graduate56 at juno.com>
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> It sounds bike a good product. I know people tht use tags that are supposed to repel pests. Primarily mosquitos are what these tags are good for only.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Julie J. via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 4:55 pm
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>
>>
>>
>> I'm not Tracy, but I use the same product. It's a topical spray. It
>> repels fleas, ticks, mosquitos and most other pests. It does nothing for
>> heartworm or other parasites. It should be applied weekly. I put on a
>> fresh coat if I'm going somewhere particularly buggy, like to the farm pond.
>> I've been using it for years now. In all that time I've removed two ticks
>> from only one dog, both were right after visiting a really bug infested
>> place and not putting fresh spray on. Oh, and it works for people too!
>>
>> Julie
>> Courage to Dare: A Blind Woman's Quest to Train her Own Guide Dog is now
>> available! Get the book here:
>> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QXZSMOC
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 4:18 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing Listeathe National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>>
>> Tracey,
>> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>>
>> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an
>> internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas,
>> ticks, and heart worm?
>>
>> I've been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable
>> that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate
>> putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven't found any
>> so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be
>> as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>>
>> Cait
>>
>>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>>> like
>>> a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my dogs last
>>> month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was trembling and
>>> obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything wrong, but gave
>>> him
>>> an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>>
>>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up somewhere.
>>> I
>>> asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill, either. However,
>>> vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>>
>>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them back
>>> for
>>> a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us, which seems like
>>> the least obnoxious alternative.
>>>
>>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd share.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 01:38:29 -0400
> From: Caitlyn Furness <caitlyn.furness at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> Ok, Julie and Tracey, thanks!
>
> So, do you get it from the vet, or can I get it OTC??
>
> thanks!
> Caitlyn
>
>> On May 3, 2016, at 6:55 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Cait.
>> Cedarcide is a topical, made mostly of cedar oil. I try to put it on the dogs every week or so during flea season. It comes in a spray bottle, so I spray and rub.
>> Julie J recommended it. It wouldn't work for heartworm, but I bet it repels all insects, including the heartworm-carrying mosquito.
>> I don't know how effective it is, but I do know my guys haven't had fleas or ticks while I've been using it, and Julie J says her dogs haven't, either.
>> That's all I can say about it.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness via NAGDU
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>>
>> Tracey,
>> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>>
>> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>>
>> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>>
>> Cait
>>
>>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>>> like a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my
>>> dogs last month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was
>>> trembling and obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything
>>> wrong, but gave him an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>>
>>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up
>>> somewhere. I asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill,
>>> either. However, vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>>
>>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them
>>> back for a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us,
>>> which seems like the least obnoxious alternative.
>>>
>>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd share.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
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> Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 05:53:03 -0500
> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> Too funny! My husband also hates the smell. I've considered using the
> stuff as air freshener! So the compromise is that I keep the dogs outside
> for a while after spraying them for the strongest cedar smell to dissipate.
> I also try to do it when he's not home. The strong smell really only lasts
> a bit.
>
> For a while Jetta would get a bit of a runny nose when I sprayed her. I
> tried a different non toxic spray, but it had cinnamon in it that I didn't
> realize. I absolutely cannot be around any amount of cinnamon oil. I went
> back to the cedar spray with Jetta with no problems. Whatever her thing
> was, she is over it.
>
> Julie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Buddy Brannan via NAGDU
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 6:04 PM
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>
> LOL, I have some and use it myself, though not a bunch. My family objects to
> the smell, which I rather like myself.
>
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>> On May 3, 2016, at 6:55 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Cait.
>> Cedarcide is a topical, made mostly of cedar oil. I try to put it on the
>> dogs every week or so during flea season. It comes in a spray bottle, so
>> I spray and rub.
>> Julie J recommended it. It wouldn't work for heartworm, but I bet it
>> repels all insects, including the heartworm-carrying mosquito.
>> I don't know how effective it is, but I do know my guys haven't had fleas
>> or ticks while I've been using it, and Julie J says her dogs haven't,
>> either.
>> That's all I can say about it.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness
>> via NAGDU
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:19 PM
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>> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>>
>> Tracey,
>> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>>
>> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or
>> an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover
>> fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>>
>> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable
>> that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate
>> putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found
>> any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want
>> to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>>
>> Cait
>>
>>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>>> like a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my
>>> dogs last month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was
>>> trembling and obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything
>>> wrong, but gave him an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>>
>>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up
>>> somewhere. I asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill,
>>> either. However, vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>>
>>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them
>>> back for a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us,
>>> which seems like the least obnoxious alternative.
>>>
>>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd share.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
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> Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 06:07:31 -0500
> From: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> It's OTC. I buy it from the company:
>
> https://www.cedarcide.com/product-category/animal-health/
>
> The specific product I use for the dogs is the Best Yet. I have used the
> lawn products a few years ago when we had a plague of gnats.
> I haven't looked for it at Amazon, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was
> there.
>
> Julie
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2016 12:38 AM
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> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
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> Ok, Julie and Tracey, thanks!
>
> So, do you get it from the vet, or can I get it OTC??
>
> thanks!
> Caitlyn
>
>> On May 3, 2016, at 6:55 PM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Cait.
>> Cedarcide is a topical, made mostly of cedar oil. I try to put it on the
>> dogs every week or so during flea season. It comes in a spray bottle, so
>> I spray and rub.
>> Julie J recommended it. It wouldn't work for heartworm, but I bet it
>> repels all insects, including the heartworm-carrying mosquito.
>> I don't know how effective it is, but I do know my guys haven't had fleas
>> or ticks while I've been using it, and Julie J says her dogs haven't,
>> either.
>> That's all I can say about it.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Caitlyn Furness
>> via NAGDU
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 5:19 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Caitlyn Furness
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Nexguard experience
>>
>> Tracey,
>> wow, glad Crocus is alright!!
>>
>> Can you tell me about the product you went back to?? Is it a topical, or
>> an internal one? and, is it just for fleas and ticks, or does it cover
>> fleas, ticks, and heart worm?
>>
>> I?ve been using Trifexis for a couple of years now, and it is a chewable
>> that covers heartworms, fleas, and hookworms and roundworms. I just hate
>> putting all these chemicals into my dog! Sadly, though, I haven?t found
>> any so called natural alternatives that I feel comfortable using. I want
>> to be as certain as possible that my dog is pest free!
>>
>> Cait
>>
>>> On May 3, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I decided to try the Nexguard flea and tick pill this year. It seemed
>>> like a good alternative to the nasty flea goo. I gave it to both my
>>> dogs last month. 24 hours later, Krokus vomited 3 times, and was
>>> trembling and obviously uncomfortable. The vet did not find anything
>>> wrong, but gave him an anti-nausea shot, and then he was OK.
>>>
>>> I am not sure if it was the pill, or if he picked something up
>>> somewhere. I asked 3 vets, and they didn't know if it was the pill,
>>> either. However, vomiting is a possible reaction.
>>>
>>> So I decided the pill wasn't such a good idea for us, and took them
>>> back for a credit at my vet's. It's back to the Cedarcide for us,
>>> which seems like the least obnoxious alternative.
>>>
>>> I did ask around, and other users have not had problems. So who knows.
>>>
>>> Just thought I'd share.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
>>>
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