Advantix? Advantage? HELP

[Discussing Labradoodles & Goldendoodles]

Ok, so I have heard from friends, vets, all sorts of people different things. For some reason when I ask things on here i feel like i get a better answer! 

We have LOTS of ticks in our state. In town they are not so bad, and Schulz has only had one on him this year so far. However I seldom take him out to the farm when i work with the horses because of that fear. What is a good medicine to prevent ticks? I hear good and bad from all of them! I just one one that works and wont hurt Schulz. 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Topical and Oral Preventives

Here is a comparison chart

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=325

 

http://www.valleyvet.com/library/dog_flea_tick_control_comparison.html

 

NOTE-Advantage does not help with ticks.  K9 Advantix does.

If you use this product and have cats, you have to be cautious.

 

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

I use K9 Advantix II

But you have to consider your area.  We have had MANY debates on here about what is the best product.  I don't think anyone came up with a real answer in any of these discussions.  We all use what we think is the best product.  Of course. Some how, they all are different.

[Christine & Camus]

I'm in Southern California and use Advantage Plus for Camus, with good results.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

My doodles are on Advantix II and never saw a tick or flea on them.

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Wally is protected by a combination of Advantix Plus and the Lyme vaccine.  We split our time between a Boston suburb, where we often see deer in our yard, and Cape Cod, where there is a serious tick problem.  We have had much greater success with Advantix Plus than with Frontline.  

[Ginny Nightingale]

I AGREE!! IN the northeast, Advantix is the way to go!!!! Lyme disease is awful!!

[BG and Gavin]

We use Revolution for fleas, ticks and hearworm.

[Charlotte and Bo]

Same here.

[Stephanie]

I have only had success with Advantix!  It also seems to last through regular grooming.

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

I was told that you need to apply it at least two days before grooming or two days after.