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jmwgomz
Housebroken
Joined: 26 Feb 2008
Posts: 78
Location: San Diego, CA
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 Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: Springtime Inc's Bug-Off Garlic |
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Hello guys,
Just wondering if any of you can give any feedback. On this product. I am still having issues with Zeke having bumps on his body. I do not believe it is a food allergy and am starting to think it may be bugs biting him. I have not seen any fleas on him at all but I think maybe bugs are getting to him when I walk him.
I will take a picture when I get home and post it. |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5812
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I use a doggie fly and mosquito repellent on these guys when they are out. You have to reapply it a lot though. |
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simis
Champion Weim
Joined: 18 Jan 2008
Posts: 882
Fur Kids: Rosie - weim
Louise & Kodiak - Siamese kitties |
| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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| I use dilluted SSS (Avon Skin So Soft) it seems to help her - especially her more tender/sensitive areas (belly bites have gone way down with it) |
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kamfam
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Aug 2007
Posts: 2260
Location: Cleveland, OH
Fur Kids: Glacier, Samoyed
Darby, Weimaraner
Kam, Weimaraner
9/20/06 - 6/05/08 |
| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Kinda funny this was brought up.......
Today, the kids and I took Darby for a walk and a VERY old woman stopped us and asked if she could give me a "tip for my dog" - the tip is to add garlic powder to the dogs food each day to repel fleas, ticks, you name it! Wouldn't that be something if a simple thing such as garlic powder could replace all these medications out there???!!!!! |
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peppernaei
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 26 Aug 2007
Posts: 1231
Location: southern ontario
Fur Kids: marvin - weimaraner - 1 year
zaphod - shih tzu cross - 15 years |
| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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| kamfam wrote: | Kinda funny this was brought up.......
Today, the kids and I took Darby for a walk and a VERY old woman stopped us and asked if she could give me a "tip for my dog" - the tip is to add garlic powder to the dogs food each day to repel fleas, ticks, you name it! Wouldn't that be something if a simple thing such as garlic powder could replace all these medications out there???!!!!! |
The barn I used to board at fed it to the horses too. Some feel garlic is toxic but I heard it is only in really high concentrations.
I sometimes use peppermint soap (http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/PEP.htm) or Eucalyptus soap (http://www.drbronner.com/DBMS/EUC.htm) - I learnt this from a friend who was taught by a dog sledding woman. She sprays the diluted soap on her dogs kennels as well. |
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NenaGunther
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 1948
Location: Monticello, NY
Fur Kids: Nena CD, Weimaraner
Gunther, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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I use it year round for my dogs. Have for about the last 3 years with Nena and since we adopted Gunther. It works great. I never seen a flea, but have seen a tick, but just crawling, never attached. Nena just tested positive for Lyme last week. We live in a heavy tick infested area. The deer ticks are so freakin small though, I don't think I could see them without bionic eyes 
I started using it because I was looking for an alternative to putting chemicals on them. |
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jmwgomz
Housebroken
Joined: 26 Feb 2008
Posts: 78
Location: San Diego, CA
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shouseholder
Young Weim
Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Posts: 237
Location: Toledo, OH
Fur Kids: Mischa, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:57 am Post subject: |
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| Mischa had bumps that looked just like that and the vet said they were mosquito bites. |
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jmwgomz
Housebroken
Joined: 26 Feb 2008
Posts: 78
Location: San Diego, CA
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| shouseholder wrote: | | Mischa had bumps that looked just like that and the vet said they were mosquito bites. |
Mosquito bites? I can't remember the last time I even saw a mosquito. I have seen several ants around my house though. Tiny black ones. I didn't think they bite though?!?!? |
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NenaGunther
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 1948
Location: Monticello, NY
Fur Kids: Nena CD, Weimaraner
Gunther, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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What kind of food do you feed? When did they start? Do you feed Cosequin?
My dogs were allergic to an additive in Cosequin and got bumps like that...I doubt your feeding Cosequin to your pup though. |
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jmwgomz
Housebroken
Joined: 26 Feb 2008
Posts: 78
Location: San Diego, CA
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| NenaGunther wrote: | | What kind of food do you feed? When did they start? Do you feed Cosequin? |
I'm feeding him Canidae All Life Satges. He got a stomach bug at about the same time these appeared (maybe three weeks ago). I got him off the Canidae and on food from the vet. Stomach bug went away but the bumps persist. He was on the Canidae for about a month without any issues. I spoke with my breeder and she told me she doubted it was a food allergy if he had been on the food for so long without incident.
I'm thinking they're probably bug bites but I have not seen a single bug on him ever. I would just like to get a better idea of what it might be before I start pumping him full of meds/supplements/chemicals/etc. |
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shouseholder
Young Weim
Joined: 15 Jan 2008
Posts: 237
Location: Toledo, OH
Fur Kids: Mischa, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | Mosquito bites? I can't remember the last time I even saw a mosquito. |
That must be nice. We have a ton around here and have been getting lots of rain wich makes it even worse - we practically live in a swamp.
How long has he had the bumps? Mischa's went away within a week |
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jmwgomz
Housebroken
Joined: 26 Feb 2008
Posts: 78
Location: San Diego, CA
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| shouseholder wrote: | | How long has he had the bumps? Mischa's went away within a week |
They seem to come and go. The one's he scratches stick around longer. They must be bug bites. I think I'm going to give Bug-Off Garlic a try. |
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hoochmamas
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 15 Nov 2007
Posts: 1266
Location: new jersey
Fur Kids: a nonfur kid named kadin. he was 9 in august. 2 domestic cats.. hotto is 12, kendall (AKA benz) is 6.. hooch macalli monster is our weim, born 11-11-07.. mostly known as "Hooch", the late Boo.. weim |
| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 6:05 am Post subject: |
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what a beautiful pup.. growing up nicely.. that's a whole lot of bug bites, if that is what it is.. i would just watch it.. see what happens.. if more appear, maybe check in with the vet..
i give Hooch a yeast powder with garlic powder in it.. made for pets.. a scoop mixed in with his kibble and some yogurt, every other day or so with lunch to repel nasty bugs.. i also use the holistic shampoo, as well.
i was very hesitant to use the chemicals that say "don't touch your dog after applying"..
so far we have been fine.. but he doesn't spend a ton of time in the woods, either. |
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Welches
Adult Weim
Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Posts: 492
Location: Houston, Texas
Fur Kids: Yukon - Weimaraner, male
Spike - Yorkie, male
Lexi - Weimaraner, female |
| Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I give them Springtime Inc's Fresh Factors. I wanted to try the Bug-Off garlic but my vet said the garlic content was too high and she was afraid it would do more harm than good. Just an FYI. We use a mosquito repellant system for our yard - covers an acre. No mosquitos at the house anymore! |
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