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Post by faafaa on Apr 6, 2014 11:08:46 GMT
Do you guys ever have to worry about fleas or ticks or anything like you do with dogs? I would love to put my boys outside for a romp here and there, but I just don't know about the pests.
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 6, 2014 15:07:30 GMT
I don't think fleas are an issue, but ticks go after anything including people. Check conditions where you live. Usually available online. Remember they can't graze for too long to start, or they will get mushy poos. Start off with a short outing, and build up the time.
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Post by faafaa on Apr 6, 2014 18:36:01 GMT
Ahh ok ticks are a huge problem here.
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Post by indiana on Apr 6, 2014 21:57:36 GMT
I always treat mine with a flea treatment before I move them outside as a precaution just in case Indiana x Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by bouncer36 on Apr 6, 2014 21:58:15 GMT
They can eat grass right? Can they have clover?
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Post by Katie on Apr 7, 2014 10:21:09 GMT
Love the triangular run indiana. Can't wait to get my boys out. No grass in my back garden but a lawn full of dandelions in the front.
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Post by faafaa on Apr 7, 2014 11:04:00 GMT
Grass and Clover yes. Start slow so it doesn't upset their tummies. Make sure its not been treated either!
Dandelion is good as a treat, don't over do it!
I didn't know they made a flea treatment for piggys!
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Post by indiana on Apr 7, 2014 11:17:37 GMT
Yep! A pipette on the back of the next will protect against tics & fleas for a couple of months. I use a beaphar one Indiana x Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Post by indiana on Apr 7, 2014 11:17:42 GMT
It's for all small animals x
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Post by Bean on Apr 7, 2014 18:55:22 GMT
I've never used a flea or tick treatment - I've never had a problem with them though or I might have!
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Post by 3piggles on Apr 7, 2014 21:13:13 GMT
Selamectin is the ingredient you want. It's found in Revolution in the states. Not sure what the brand name is in the UK. It's supposed to be for animals that spend a lot of time outside, and are likely to come in contact with wild animals. At least that's what I've been told.
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Post by indiana on Apr 7, 2014 21:49:46 GMT
I use it because they live outside all summer and come into my room all winter, I've got my dog too so they're all treated for them!
I would hate for them to pick them up and have fleas in my house! Eww!
I've never had an issue with my dog or my boys but I don't want one either lol
Indiana x
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