The rest of the tick panel came back, and provided at least part of the answers for us. He tested positive for two very scary illnesses, erlichia and rocky mountain spotted fever. The combination of... more
3 tick borne diseases a few years ago. ( they were on frontline then. New Jersey is bad with ticks. They are fine now! Kiss that handsome Travis for me.
Obviously, we need to change from Frontline. Revolution was causing me sensitivities. But obviously, we need a change. I'll ask her about Vectra. Thanks.
to read he tested positive for both of these illnesses. They seem to be rare....is there any likelihood false positives can be obtained? I am not questioning the results or your vet, just asking... more
In fact, all of his symptoms can be explained by the constellation of those two illnesses. (Which gives me hope in the larger picture.) I guess a false positive is a possibility, but the vet seemed... more
so tiny, why do they have to wreck so much havoc? We are, for the most part, on the same latitude so if it is affecting you, it is likely affecting us. Scary. I hope you get good news later from the... more
Praying for Travis. I don't remember where you're located. I better keep up on Fronline for Tanner. Sometimes I go two months because it protects against fleas for 3 months but only 1 month for ticks.
for something besides Frontline, because Travis was "protected" by Frontline when he got his recent tick. I'm in SE PA, outside Philly, but we spend time over in NJ at the beach, too. Where are you?
Hoping this IS it and sweet Travis will get well quickly. May I presume he received pre-op blookwork for his surgery and none of this showed then? Your patience, love and care for Mr. T is... more
From what I read, the erlichia could have been hiding in his spleen for years and wouldn't show up in his blood work until it became active again. Or it could be new. The RMSF is a new development,... more
Hope these nasty bugs are all killed by the meds and that Trav is better soon. The ticks are terrible here this year too, due to the early spring (we're in the Indiana Dunes, near Chicago). We treat... more
soon. Remy had a case of erlichia a few years back from a tick bite that I never even saw. She went lame one day and we rushed her to the vet. The antibiotics worked very well and she recovered... more
Luigi had all 3 tick born illnesses when he was 4 years old - pretty scary when it seems to come on so quickly. I hope that his white blood cells resolve themselves and nothing else comes of this! I... more
limited computer/Zoo time. I am so sorry Trav is not feeling well - just sucks when one of our furkids is not themselves. We are sending every possible thought and vibe his/your way. Keep us posted - ... more
And my vet says she's never seen Ricky Mountain Spotted Fever here before. But the tick population is shifting north and this year is just awful for them. I mean, he got this tick walking on a lawn... more
tick collar you use. Do you recall the brand? I only use Frontline Plus twice a year, but then I wonder why I use it at all? I have never seen a tick on the boys, but if I found something relatively... more
only get it at through the vet. It's for ticks only - no flea protection. Remy had a reaction to Frontline so this all we use now. My vet uses it on his dogs as well.
http://disc.yourwebapps.com/discussion.cgi?disc=228724;article=960946;title=The%20Doodle%20Zoo%21;pagemark=25 It is an article about Heartworm but it applies to the fleas and ticks as well. The... more
Frontline isn't working like it did in the past. the ticks have developed an immunity to it. I have posted numerous warnings here about heartworm and ticks being more populous in areas of the country ... more
You two have fought so hard to get him well, it is a real shame he is sick...but I am praying real hard that the meds will work and that is all that he will need. Keep us updated.