camperadi Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Having read online and spoken to vet I am confused as to what is best treatment for our 2 dogs visiting the Spanish Med for a month in April. When we go to France we normally use Frontline. We thought this time about using Stronghold because it provides prevention of heartworm. Vet recommended Advantix for Spain although this doesn't provide prevention of heartworm . What do others recommend and where do they buy it. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddies104 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Try using Chatterbox, not really a Motorhome Matter. Unless the dog was driving :-) :-) :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoko8pups Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Your vet is right, Advantix for fleas but most important for Leishmaniasis which may not show up for for years after your dog has been bitten by a sandfly, it's rife in Spain and Portugal. Also heart guard for heartworm although there isn't so much of that. Total cost in a chemostless than €50 for the two. More expensive at the vets than online or the chemist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nimod Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 We got Scalibor collers for our 2 https://www.viovet.co.uk/Scalibor_Protectorband_Collar_for_Dogs/c1025/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camperadi Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Thanks for your replies. I have just ordered 2 Scaliber collars from Viovet and back up with Frontline spot on for flees which we have in stock. This seems to cover most things and the collars will last for both our planned holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 camperadi - 2017-02-19 12:21 PM Thanks for your replies. I have just ordered 2 Scaliber collars from Viovet and back up with Frontline spot on for flees which we have in stock. This seems to cover most things and the collars will last for both our planned holidays. I take it you don't mean you have a stock of flea's :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will86 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Caddies104 - 2017-02-17 6:15 PM Try using Chatterbox, not really a Motorhome Matter. Unless the dog was driving :-) :-) :-) I would suggest this was exactly what M/H travellers would need when heading to Spain etc. It would also be an aid for non dog owners to know that if coming into contact with dogs they were less likely to be personally affected. Its a well know fact that viruses do cross over to humans. Bird flu and TB are two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcG Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 We use Advocate on a monthly basis and Advantix when we are anywhere near Tics or other nasties. Bayer the makers only recommend use two weeks apart from each treatment, and one will not affect the strength of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmatters Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Hi Could you tell me how you got on in Spain with your dogs please? We are planing a trip in January for 3 months, I have bought the Scalibor collar as you have and noticed you said you would back up with Frontline and just wanted to ask if you used the Frontline with the collar? Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phalange Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 We used frontline and the collars together on our two dogs no problem. We did however administer the frontline a few days before putting the collar on so we didn't 'hit' the dogs with too much at once. Also are you aware of the processionary caterpillars that are found on the continent? January to March is a prime time for them to be out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monique.hubrechtsgm Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 The TICK is largest danger. In spain they migrate in time. All above products can have bad side effects on your dog. The tick in spain is also danger to human. But their is not a simple solution to this. Find out the best for your dog in time. And do not burn out your children in the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camperadi Posted December 21, 2017 Author Share Posted December 21, 2017 We and the dogs had a great time in Spain last year. We put the collars on first 2 weeks before leaving. We did it this way round because of warnings of allergic reaction. We administered the flea treatment just before leaving. The dogs had no problems with allergic reactions or fleas etc. We did see the marching caterpillars twice so certainly Keep your eyes peeled. Hope you have a great time we certainly did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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