YOUR GREYHOUND'S HEALTH
Fleas, Ticks, and Worms
The most common parasites found in dogs are fleas, ticks, and worms.
Fleas
During the summer and fall months, Southern California fights an ongoing battle with fleas. Your two alternatives are to use chemicals or to use a more natural approach.
Natural alternatives include the following: daily flea combing, frequent baths, cedar chips and/or oil in the stuffing of bedding, and sprinkling of borax powder lightly on carpeting after vacuuming (allow to remain until next vacuuming when the process is repeated).
Although chemicals are not always the most desirable option and may be hazardous to the health of both humans and non-humans in your household, you may find they are sometimes necessary to control fleas. Read the product labels and take precautions when using any flea control chemicals on greyhounds. New flea control products such as Program®, Frontline®, and Advantage® involve giving your pet a monthly pill or liquid.
Before using any flea control chemicals, read the information from Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan and talk with your veterinarian.
All flea treatments must be done in conjunction with flea control directed at the animal’s immediate environment. This involves treating the house, dog bed, and yard. We recommend that you also discuss this topic thoroughly with your veterinarian.
Ticks
Ticks live in shrubs and undergrowth, dropping onto animals (including humans) as they pass. They attach themselves and feed, filling their bodies with blood until they look like shiny beads. These insects may be carriers of diseases and can cause serious infections.
Inspect your dog for ticks after walks and during grooming sessions. Carefully examine your dog’s head and neck area, the ears, and between the toes. Use tweezers to carefully remove any ticks; destroy them by dropping them into rubbing alcohol.
Worms
If at any time you see worms in your dog's stool or if your dog shows signs of anemia, weight loss, lethargy, intestinal irritation, diarrhea or vomiting, these could be indicators of worms and you need to made an appointment with your veterinarian.
Heartworms
Veterinarians tell us that Heartworm is spreading at an alarming rate in Southern California and its prevention is probably even more important to the health of your dog than some vaccines right now.
Heartworms entwine themselves around the arteries of the heart, lungs and sometimes the liver. They block the flow of blood causing jaundice, anemia, and eventually heart and lung failure.
Your GreySave greyhound has been tested for Heartworm and placed on Interceptor or Sentinel Heartworm preventative (in a chewable pill that they love). It is vital that this preventive continue to be given monthly. You can obtain it from your vet.
The most common parasites found in dogs are fleas, ticks, and worms.
Fleas
During the summer and fall months, Southern California fights an ongoing battle with fleas. Your two alternatives are to use chemicals or to use a more natural approach.
Natural alternatives include the following: daily flea combing, frequent baths, cedar chips and/or oil in the stuffing of bedding, and sprinkling of borax powder lightly on carpeting after vacuuming (allow to remain until next vacuuming when the process is repeated).
Although chemicals are not always the most desirable option and may be hazardous to the health of both humans and non-humans in your household, you may find they are sometimes necessary to control fleas. Read the product labels and take precautions when using any flea control chemicals on greyhounds. New flea control products such as Program®, Frontline®, and Advantage® involve giving your pet a monthly pill or liquid.
Before using any flea control chemicals, read the information from Adopting the Racing Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan and talk with your veterinarian.
All flea treatments must be done in conjunction with flea control directed at the animal’s immediate environment. This involves treating the house, dog bed, and yard. We recommend that you also discuss this topic thoroughly with your veterinarian.
Ticks
Ticks live in shrubs and undergrowth, dropping onto animals (including humans) as they pass. They attach themselves and feed, filling their bodies with blood until they look like shiny beads. These insects may be carriers of diseases and can cause serious infections.
Inspect your dog for ticks after walks and during grooming sessions. Carefully examine your dog’s head and neck area, the ears, and between the toes. Use tweezers to carefully remove any ticks; destroy them by dropping them into rubbing alcohol.
Worms
If at any time you see worms in your dog's stool or if your dog shows signs of anemia, weight loss, lethargy, intestinal irritation, diarrhea or vomiting, these could be indicators of worms and you need to made an appointment with your veterinarian.
Heartworms
Veterinarians tell us that Heartworm is spreading at an alarming rate in Southern California and its prevention is probably even more important to the health of your dog than some vaccines right now.
Heartworms entwine themselves around the arteries of the heart, lungs and sometimes the liver. They block the flow of blood causing jaundice, anemia, and eventually heart and lung failure.
Your GreySave greyhound has been tested for Heartworm and placed on Interceptor or Sentinel Heartworm preventative (in a chewable pill that they love). It is vital that this preventive continue to be given monthly. You can obtain it from your vet.
Brief comparison of flea, tick and worm control and/or preventative products for dogs – compiled by GreySave and used by some GreySave adopters.
*** IMPORTANT TO NOTE: BEFORE YOU GIVE YOUR DOG ANY MEDS THAT KILLS HEARTWORM YOUR GREYHOUND NEEDS A HEARTWORM TEST TO MAKE SURE THEY DO NOT HAVE HEARTWORM. OTHERWISE, A PRODUCT WITH A HEARTWORM MEDICINE COULD SEVERELY DAMAGE YOUR GREYHOUNDS HEART AS IT KILLS OF THE HEARTWORMS!
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Product name
Advantage Multi
Topical = Imidacloprid 400mg & Moxidectin 100mg Trifexis
Pill form Spinosad 1620 mg & Milbemycin oxime 27mg Sentinel
Pill form - Milbemycin Oxime 23mg Lufenuron 460mg Revolution
Topical – 360 mg Selamectin Iverhart Plus
Pill form = Ivermectin 272 mcg & Pyrantel 227 mg Heartguard
Pill form = Ivermectin 272 mcg & Pyrantel 227 mg Comfortis
Pill form – Spinosad 1620 mg Frontline Plus
Topical = Fipronil 9.8% & (S)-methoprene 8.8% |
Flea & tick coverage
Fleas including flea infestations
Controls fleas
Controls flea population Fleas & flea eggs & ticks
Not applicable
Not applicable
Kills fleas, prevents and treats flea infestations
Fleas, flea eggs, flea larvae, ticks & lice
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Worms covered
Prevents heartworm, kills treats & controls hookworm, round worm & whip worms
Prevents heartworms, treats & controls adult hookworms, round worms & whip worm
Prevents heartworm, controls hook worms, removes and controls round worms and whip worms
Prevents heartworm disease, kills roundworms & hookworms
Prevents heartworm disease, treats and controls roundworms & hookworms
Prevents heartworm disease, treats and controls roundworms & hookworms
Not applicable
Not applicable
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Basic Care Tips
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Vaccinations
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Hot Weather Danger
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First Aid Kit
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Loud Noises
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Nail Trimming
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Many uses of muzzles
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Dog Park Dangers
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Traveling with Greys
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The Multi Dog Family
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Gardens & Greys
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Disaster Preparedness
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When to Say Goodbye
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