How do you protect your dog from ticks?

[MamaOnAMission]

I have some ideas but want to hear others. Thanks so much.

[Hopeny]

I am doing both doggie Lyme vaccine and frontline every 3 weeks, along with keeping fur cut short and limiting outside time...

[911RN]

If you use heartworm monthly prevention there are some brands that protect for ticks also. Oral monthly pill for protection. Just ask your vet. I use Comfortis oral tablet monthly for fleas and ticks- kinda pricey but works great. Lot cheaper than treating for fleas if ever infested. My dog has not had flea or tick in 7 years using this product!

[rowingmom]

As soon as I get some permethrin I am going to treat the dog's beds with it. We use a heartworm/flea/tick topical medication on the back of the neck once a month. Although I have been wondering if it will actually stop the tick from biting, or just kill it once it has done so (in which case the dog may be infected).

Edited May 9, 2012 by rowingmom

[MamaOnAMission]

where are u getting your permethrin? i tried Lowes and Home depot and neither had it..

[Hopeny]

Vet told me yesterday when I asked her 1,000 questions about it that the Frontine actually kills the ticks. But she said you still need to check dog. Treating the dog bed is a good idea I am going to borrow!

[rowingmom]

where are u getting your permethrin? i tried Lowes and Home depot and neither had it..

I have ordered the Sawyer clothes spray from REI.