spin_dry Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 5/14/2023 at 7:18 PM, racinfarmer said: No, not that jackass member, that creepy crawly thing. Out here is Western MN has been really bad. I've found a dozen crawling around me this weekend. Anyone else seem to notice a lot more of those blood suckers than normal? Utah, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, and BC. All terrible. Never seen it so bad. Found one on my dog’s head yesterday. It was the size of corn kernel. Couldn’t have been there more than a couple of days. Poor guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deephaven Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 Big ones really aren't a bother, the little deer ticks though suck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 pulled one of those fuckers off me 2 hours ago. wasn't there long , i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 12 hours ago, spin_dry said: Utah, Montana, Washington, Wisconsin, and BC. All terrible. Never seen it so bad. Found one on my dog’s head yesterday. It was the size of corn kernel. Couldn’t have been there more than a couple of days. Poor guy. i give my dog bravecto. one treat and he is good for 3 months, even longer. i have a golden and he would be infested. last one had lyme but we caught it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted May 17, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 The ticks here in Connecticut have been getting worse every year it seems. I spray the fuck outta my yard and that helps some. Riding the quad/dirtbikes almost isnt fun anymore in the spring/summer since everytime I go in the woods I gotta strip down in the garage when I come back and usually have 1 or 2 on me everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag6240 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I'm sure I will but I haven't seen any ticks yet. Mosquito's?? HOLY FUCK are they thick in central Sconnie this year!! @Crnr2Crnr You seeing this as well there in the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Mag6240 said: I'm sure I will but I haven't seen any ticks yet. Mosquito's?? HOLY FUCK are they thick in central Sconnie this year!! @Crnr2Crnr You seeing this as well there in the woods? yup... spiders too when we finally wipe ourselves off this planet the insects will still be here 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted May 17, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 28 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: yup... spiders too when we finally wipe ourselves off this planet the insects will still be here Don't forget Keith Richards! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 2 hours ago, sleepybrew said: i give my dog bravecto. one treat and he is good for 3 months, even longer. i have a golden and he would be infested. last one had lyme but we caught it. I’ve been against giving my dogs that stuff. I’m rethinking it and talking to the vet about a script. He had over 10 ticks on his head. Many were very small so they remained undetectable in his fur until they became engorged. Now he’s got large bumps where ever there was a tick. Ugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, spin_dry said: I’ve been against giving my dogs that stuff. I’m rethinking it and talking to the vet about a script. He had over 10 ticks on his head. Many were very small so they remained undetectable in his fur until they became engorged. Now he’s got large bumps where ever there was a tick. Ugh. yeah the risk is worth it. wait till one of those ticks ends up on you. lyme can really fuck your dog up. my neighbor had his get kidney failure, needed expensive meds forever. my other buddy swore by seresto collars till his dog had ticks in both ears. 2 inches from the collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted May 17, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, spin_dry said: I’ve been against giving my dogs that stuff. I’m rethinking it and talking to the vet about a script. He had over 10 ticks on his head. Many were very small so they remained undetectable in his fur until they became engorged. Now he’s got large bumps where ever there was a tick. Ugh. That really sucks…I’ve stayed away from the chewable flea and tick meds because of the side effects and instead use the drops once a month…the vet recommended Vectra for our Cattle Dog and it seems to work well with no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted May 17, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 6 hours ago, spin_dry said: I’ve been against giving my dogs that stuff. I’m rethinking it and talking to the vet about a script. He had over 10 ticks on his head. Many were very small so they remained undetectable in his fur until they became engorged. Now he’s got large bumps where ever there was a tick. Ugh. I hate the shit. Even thou I have absolutly no proof , I still beleive it is what is causing high rates of cancer in dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 31 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: I hate the shit. Even thou I have absolutly no proof , I still beleive it is what is causing high rates of cancer in dogs. Has to be something. I’ve lost my last 3 to cancer. Goldens have a way of getting deep in your soul and losing them rocks me to the core. We’re so heavy with ticks I have no choice. I wonder about foods as well , plus them getting our food. I avoid that and food with byproducts. This one has me deep as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 50 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: I hate the shit. Even thou I have absolutly no proof , I still beleive it is what is causing high rates of cancer in dogs. Dobermans are riddled with cancers due to a shallow gene pool. Breeders intensifying desirable traits through inbreeding. I’m not sure how that might apply to other breeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 43 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Dobermans are riddled with cancers due to a shallow gene pool. Breeders intensifying desirable traits through inbreeding. I’m not sure how that might apply to other breeds. goldens known for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted May 17, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 minute ago, sleepybrew said: goldens known for it Im sure french bulldogs will be next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 After 10 years here in northern Vermont today was the 1at time that I have had a Rick on me. Not one, but 2 in the last 6 hours. I guess it's time to get Frontline or something similar for the pooch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 7 hours ago, ckf said: After 10 years here in northern Vermont today was the 1at time that I have had a Rick on me. Not one, but 2 in the last 6 hours. I guess it's time to get Frontline or something similar for the pooch. a rick? don't tell me there's something else out there ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) On 5/17/2023 at 9:42 AM, EvilBird said: The ticks here in Connecticut have been getting worse every year it seems. I spray the fuck outta my yard and that helps some. Riding the quad/dirtbikes almost isnt fun anymore in the spring/summer since everytime I go in the woods I gotta strip down in the garage when I come back and usually have 1 or 2 on me everytime. I remember back when the wife and I were in the Army the first order of business coming home from the field was a full body tick check. If it wasn't ticks it was fucking chiggers. God I hate insects. One thing I like about trail riding in the General is the protection it offers from the bastids... Edited May 29, 2023 by Snake 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I used to hunt for deer sheds every spring back when our herd was strong. My worst trip I pulled 28 off of my clothes and skin and the 2 guys with me had them just as bad. I didn't do it much after that, fuck that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Kivalo Posted May 30, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted May 30, 2023 A couple of years ago my brother went to Nookland and shot a bear. He also got bit by a tic and came home with Bells Palsy. He recovered but it took several months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member EvilBird Posted May 30, 2023 Gold Member Share Posted May 30, 2023 Those little bastards cause a lot of damage . I know several people with Lyme disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted May 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 30, 2023 1 minute ago, EvilBird said: Those little bastards cause a lot of damage . I know several people with Lyme disease. This is the only lime I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted May 30, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 30, 2023 My dog's heart worm meds have flea and tick repellent and he also has a Soresto collar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepybrew Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 57 minutes ago, Skidooski said: My dog's heart worm meds have flea and tick repellent and he also has a Soresto collar soresto doesn't cut it around here. my buddy tried, ticks in the dog right next to the collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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