Hello all,
More newbie questions- there is SO much info online, but for dogs that are or will be in the fields I'm thinking things might be a bit different. First of all, I live in GA- we DO have a flea/mosquito problem here. Ticks? I don't see them in my backyard but being that our Weim will be starting NAVHDA training days and be out in fields, it's probably important.
Previously I had a beautiful Boston princess who sadly only lived to 10 years old (heart failure) she only had to have flea meds during the warmer weather and could give her a break in winter. I never did give heartworm and she tested negative her whole life. BUT, again, w/this dog being out in fields, near water more, etc....I think it's important.
What do you recommend? Any concerns w/the 6 month heartworm shot? Trifexis I hear so much bad about- Flea/tick combo? I'm kind of thinking of not combining as much, they scare me a bit. I'm ok w/some level of pesticide if it keeps from critters/fleas on them which is miserable. Is Nexguard monthly or the shot? Advantix vs Vecrtra, etc...
We did have a flea infestation once w/my boston and cat and it was HELL to eradicate the house and them.
Thanks in advance