flea/tick prevention

[huntingvet]

Since I am not your vet and have not examined your pet or evaluated your situation, I'll try to offer generalized information.

Lymes disease is more of a risk in the northeast coastal areas. It is a serious, debilitating, and often misdiagnosed disease that can have human health implications.

Frontline or Frontline Plus are excellent tick control products if applied every 30 days, but even then if tick exposure is high you will continue to see ticks. Advantix (different from Advantage) is equally effective in my experience.

Tick collars that contain the active ingredient "amitraz" are shown to be effective an can be used in conjunction with monthly spot ons.

Homeopathic remedies like garlic lack scientific proof of working but many stories continue to support their use. They are very safe with few side effects. Gross oversupplementation with garlic can cause anemia.

Based on this information and consultation with your vet decide what is appropriate for your situation.