CERTIFECT

[wolf]

Any one have any experience with this? Getting a new puppy and wondering if this would be a good option???

[Todd Caswell]

WHAT KIND OF CERT.??

[wolf]

It is suppose to be from the makers of frontline and frontline plus, my vet told me that because of the people still having tick problems they developed Certifect which is suppose to kill the ticks faster than frontline? I have some friends who use frontline and they still find ticks just wondering if anyone has tried Certifect and if it is indeed better at repeling and killing the ticks?

[Chaws]

I use K9 Advantix as it's a repellent first and foremost. Keeps the pests off them before they attach which is what Frontline requires in order to kill ticks. Our training grounds have a huge amount of ticks and all summer I never found one on my dogs, only on me. I'm debating if it's safe to put on myself! Also keep in mind that most of those aren't safe for puppies.

[LABS4ME]

I used one application of it on my dogs this fall after finding ticks that made it to being attached. It seemed to work very well, but it is more expensive.

Good Luck!

Ken

[wolf]

Thanks for the input guys!!!

[Pherris]

This is an old thread but thought I would share my experience. I have a lab that just turned. 1 last week. The vet had recommended I switch her to certificate. . I applied it last night before I put her in the kennel for bed and this morning when I went to get her she had vomited. It does have a very strong chemical smell so I thought that may have been the cause. After cleaning up the mess I noticed she was just not herself. Very lethargic and seemed no energy but she ate breakfast and did her business but then headed right for the pillow. As the day went on I kept noticing very odd behavior and it seemed she was drugged or drunk. Having trouble with balance and just out of it. I started to do a little research and found that this is a problem that many have experienced some with tragic outcomes as a result of Amitraz toxicity. Amitraz is the ingredient that is a very good tick killer but can have serious side effects. I called my vet and she said that my dog was having a reaction and to bath her with dawn dish soap and observe her for symptoms getting worse to bring her to the ER vet if is off hours otherwise to call in the morning. The vet was pretty confident she will be fine and from reading several reviews it seems she should be in the clear.

I am sure it isa good product for some dogs but I will be using an alternative. Moving forward I will be looking into products BEFORE I use them on my dog.

[fivebucks]

Hope your dog will be OK. Scary deal though. I will have to stop by sometime and see new gal.