Ma'am is tick and flea tablet compulsary for my puppy? If yes which tablet should be given to her and how much does.

Dr. Supriya

Hi dishon, did you notice ticks or fleas on her body?

Dishon c

I gave her bath and brushed , I didn't notice any now , but week ago I saw 1 tick

Dr. Supriya

Because of thick hair it will be very difficult for you to moniter ticks. Even if you find 1 adult tick it is important to treat. There are many options for treatment of external parasites. Spot on application, tablets, anti tick shampoo. Tab bravecto According to her body weight can be given to control and prevent tick infestation.

Dishon c

Other than bravecto ma'am ? Coz bravecto is too expensive it comes around 2k

Dr. Supriya

You can apply fipronil spot on

Dishon c

Is it spray or tablet ma'am?

Dr. Supriya

It is a liquid that should be applied on the neck. This also depends on the body weight, check ger weight before purchasing medicine

Hiren

Avoid using these medicines. Stick to natural repellants (Google for recipies like vinegar, rosemary). I use anti tick collar by Bayer and it has worked well. I took my dog for several trip, plays in park and never saw on tick on them. Don't put spot on or any such medicine unless you spot a tick. Without a tick these medicines would put load on your puppy's liver. And avoid giving tablet at all cost. Stick to natural remedies