Ive talked to Collie and Aussie owners who absolutely swear by their Seresto collars and others who are livid because they made their dogs neck bald! I have a cat myself, so I appreciate the information. Specifically, does it contain any form of -mectin (i.e. Took that collar right off her. That was only 1 out of 4 dogs, but I just feel better in general sticking to topicals. Thats what I plan to use in future, when my oldest dog reaches that point. Will you be updating this article with regard to Seresto? These generics include Tri-Heart Plus, Iverhart Plus, and Nuheart. Isoxazolines like NexGard, Simparica and Bravecto are very important for tick prevention and appear safe to use. I say this as she is running around the room l barking and trying to dig up the coachyep, just about nap time, That is excellent news, and Im so glad to hear it! If you think about it, come back here and let me and other readers know what worked best for you! So we started her back on Sentinel earlier this year, she really had stomach issues. The vet said at first that was not possible and checked with their pharmaceutical representative who said that was not possible. The oral chew contains a specially optimised trio of ingredients for . Would this be your recommendation? Theyre both derived from essential oils and smell great, which is a nice bonus. You probably already know Frontline Gold can be toxic to cats, since it has a caution on the label, but this is only really a concern if you have a cat who cuddles with or grooms your dogs. Get new post updates in monthly email newsletters. Im glad you found this information helpful. Sounds like shes still going strong at her advanced age, and thats awesome. Thanks! Because I am only one person, the medication is relatively new, and it has active ingredients that are the same as more well-known medications that have been known to cause issues for many dogs, I didnt feel that I could give it an entirely glowing recommendation. I recently saw the USA Today headline (I get notifications on my phone) about Seresto collars and made a mental note to read it later and update this article if need be then promptly forgot about it! We need more people like you. (Most vets are going to recommend to you the products they carry in stock, but you can order online from Chewy or pet pharmacies.) Thank you for all the research, it was all so helpful. Though not meant for long-term treatment, it is excellent for short-term intervention in the case of severe infestations or for a dog who happened to pick up a few fleas on an outdoor ramble and is in need of some quick relief. Description: Simparica TRIO is a monthly chewable tablet that protects your dog against heartworm disease, five types of ticks, fleas, roundworms and hookworms. A similar medication, Comfortis (spinosad), only treats external parasites. The key to getting this spray to work well is to apply it well (rub against the lay of the coat while spraying the roots of the hair to get down to the skin); thoroughly (to the underbelly, legs, and paws); and often (at least once a week, more if your dog gets wet). I have never even heard of the latter and do not believe they exist in Canada. Sugar is a great name for a Collie as they really are such sweethearts. The back label warns that it may be fatal for cats, and advises cats and dogs should be kept apart for 24 hours following application. Anyway, we have a lot of lyme disease here in Wisconsin so we need a good tick preventative. But I do think K9 Advantix is a good choice for Collies who arent overly sensitive. Except for the warning about Cats who have close contact with collies, my impression was that you thought K 9 Advantix was safe and effective for Collies. I live on a farm that borders a forest, so coyotes/deer etc.. no avoiding ticks. Is this vaccine something youve heard of? Hi Vicki, Great summary! The full indication is: "For dogs with, or at risk from, mixed external and internal parasitic infestations. Just checking in to see how you and your pup are doing and if you ended up using Seresto collars or not. Sarolaner had been approved in 2016 to treat flea and ticks, moxidectin . Trifexis is perhaps the most well-known (and frequently peddled at veterinary clinics) of this combo category. they have caused seizures and death in dogs and even some reactions in humans who sleep with their dogs in their beds. A negative heartworm test is crucial prior to beginning administration of diethylcarbamazine. In FL resistance is bad, and we split our time between FL & NJ. In September of 2018, the FDA issued a warning to all users of Bravecto (fluralaner), Nexgard (afoxalaner), and Simparica (sarolaner). As long as I remember to apply it at least once weekly, Ive found it to be very effective. , Thanks for the reply! I have a 3 year old and an 11 week old Australian Shepherd. I honestly didnt know they existed until I started researching more to answer your question. The vet thought he would be nice and put Advantage Multi on our cats. Moxidectin, the heartworm-fighting portion of Advantage, is considered safe if the proper dosage is given monthly, but it did not test as well as either selamectin or milbemycin oxime in clinical trials, though it ranks above Ivermectin. It also helps to know your dogs MDR1 statuses, which can be checked through places like Paw Print Genetics. For those of you who want proof or a more in-depth explanation of whyIve given each medicine its label, feel free to read the commentary under each product and even follow the embedded links for further reading. I hope you get this. Unfortunately, the fleas are fighting back. It was winter. I have a one year old Aussie mix. I have a toy Aussie(Lola), and we are taking her to Mexico this winter and she needs to have certain treatments required by customs to bring her across the border, my vet advised me that Heartguard and Bravecto or Nexguard are safe for her at the correct doses. Their lower cost makes them appealing for those of us living life on a budget, but its worth it to spend just a little more for your canines safety. . Im glad you found it helpful. (Basically, I did the boring work to bring you the helpful information.). Thank you for all your research and article!! Dimmitrol is available from Pets Megastore, which ships to Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA. Before being approved by the FDA and released to the public, clinical trials were performed on Beagles (who are prone to seizures) and Collies (who are prone to MDR1). It should be given with food (as should any oral medication, really) to avoid a possible upset stomach. She has always had a sensitive stomach, but as she gets older, it gets worse. Evoluciona. The Seresto collar seemed to work reasonably well for Dash, but even so we occasionally would find a tick on him. But it doesnt hurt mammals. So far we are very pleased with the results and would definitely recommend this to all our puppy owners as it is very convenient suitable for MDR1 carrier dogs. Parastar Plus is not something Ive personally used, but it should be safe as one of its active ingredients is Fipronil (which is in Frontline) and the other active ingredient, Cyphenothrin, is in the same family of drugs as Permethrin. I am currently fostering 3 rescued puppy mill border collie females with sarcoptic mange. The more common complaint with Frontline Plus is that its not strong ENOUGH for a lot of people, since it lacks repellent properties. However, the medicine can be passed through a mothers milk: so it is not recommended for pregnant or nursing female dogs, though it is safe for puppies 8 weeks of age and older. Somewhere I read that its good for 4 kinds. Fleas start to bite within 5 minutes. (I googled veterinary pharmacists near me and found one locally, but Jacksonville is a huge city.) That indicates it is a strong chemical compound, so do watch for skin irritation. Id like to thank you so very much for this in depth article. Sugar is almost 4 months old now! Ive already modified this article a few times since I originally published it, and Im definitely keeping my eye on Credelio to see what else will come out about clinical trials or reported side effects. My dog has been tested and is mutant/normal (MDR1). I went back and edited my comment for consistency. It probably is the safest as it is aimed only at preventing heartworm. Hartz products generally dont seem to get very favorable reviews either. Congratulations on your new puppy. The Wondercide website says, We recommend testing any new product you introduce to your pet or environment eight hours prior to a full application to ensure there are no sensitivities. With cedar oil being the main ingredient, it should be relatively safe; but its best to be cautious, especially as your girl has proven to be so sensitive. Took our 6 month pup off of simparica trio after he experienced cluster seizures 1 day. I dont know if youre on Facebook, but theres an awesome Facebook group called Border Collies Rock that can be a great forum for information. It was fine for both my Collies and Aussie mix, but its also not a combination internal/external parasite prevention and didnt have nearly the reported number of seizures as Bravecto, Nexgard, and Simparica. Where can I get them tested for MDR1 resistance. The amped-up version, Interceptor Plus, also contains praziquantel, which is used to treat tapeworms. As far as which flea and tick protection would be safest for a puppy, some of my top picks are Capstar (for instant relief, not necessarily long-term use), a natural oil spray like Natural Chemistry or Wondericide, or something not very harsh like Frontline Plus. ( I had to get a different vet for my pup because my current vet couldnt get him in to start his vacines for 2.5 months. (For those who may be wondering, the mutant/normal designation means that a dog carries one copy of a gene and is a carrier, though not affected to the degree that a homozygous, or mutant/mutant, dog would be.) No one knows yet why some dogs react to isoxazolines like Simparica and others dont, and theres no way to know until its tested on an animal. Have you reported the seizure to Bayer (the company that makes Seresto collars) and to the EPA? Of course, I do have to state the disclaimer that theres no guarantee with any product that it wont cause a reaction, but it sounds like youre doing a good job of monitoring your girl after giving her anything. Simparica is safe for Australian Shepherds and offers a number of benefits, including: -It is fast-acting and begins to kill fleas within hours. Dogs with the MDR1 genetic mutation can become very ill or die if given certain medications. This organic powder is great for a variety of uses. If this gene is mutated, it will create a defective protein, and consequently, drugs will remain and build up in the brain to toxic levels. Do you know what the ingredients are in the medicated shampoo? Hope this helps! I plan to switch him over to Trifexis also. It has been demonstrated to be safe for puppies as young as 8 weeks old weighing 2.8 pounds or more. My plan is to adopt a senior Border to go with my lazy Roughs. (CAS 112945-52-5) Oral Acute LD50 Rat > 22500 mg/kg Skin corrosion/irritation Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Happy to help! Many Rough Collie owners swear by them, and one owner mentioned that she lives in the woods and the Seresto collars kept the ticks off her Roughs. . However, in such sensitive breeds (which may include, but not necessarily limited to, Collies and related breeds), the recommended dose should be strictly observed. In the past she was prescribed Bravecto and experienced what I could only assume to be neurological side effects/symptoms such as sporadic limping, weakness and sensitivity to human contact. I would say you are right to be concerned, and Ill give some info why. The neurological problems tied to Simparica scare the shit out . I will not give anything oral to my dog, since our first collie was probably killed by heartworm preventative. It makes me nervous since I have seen/read plenty of negative things about bravecto and Im also worried to combine bravecto with interceptor. MDR1 is a drug sensitivity that affects the majority approximately 70%-75% of Rough and Smooth Collies in the USA and potentially worldwide. I was leaning towards, but have not tried, the combination of Interceptor tablets (heartworm) + Credilio (flea and tick) tablets. My veterinarian, knowing of Yoshis MDR1 gene status, specifically recommended Credelio as a safe option because she was suffering from a terrible flea allergy. Is credelio considered safe when using interceptor? It is also used off-label to control sarcoptic mange and demodectic mange. Just as another concern, I had two cats die from Advantage Multi. Either Sentinel or Interceptor are generally considered safe for Collies and can be used to treat demodectic mange. I have an Aussie mix and desperately needed some info on this. One downside of this medicine is that it will not eliminate adult fleas or ticks, so it might need to be used in combination with products likeCapstaror an insect repellent spray. I doubt it as he was on leash and Im always watching him. The recently introduced isoxazoline, lotilaner (Credelio) for dogs falls into this same class. We sometimes see a Smooth Collie named Frank at our local dog park, and Ive been pretty impressed with him. My dogs are on Sentinel right now and Frontline Gold. These three are listed as a new group of drugs called Isoxazolines, and are neurotoxins. Wondercide sounds like an excellent place to start as far as flea and tick prevention, and I hope it will be effective against mosquitoes, too. Any of the -mectins are only safe for MDR1-prone breeds at the recommended dosage. A combination of -mectin in topical and oral form could definitely cause negative reactions if any of your foster puppies have MDR1. 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