The concerns I have on many Vet approved Flea & Tick meds. Please read.

I understand why many of you want to use the many products sold at your vets for flea and tick or heartworm management.  I certainly get that you don't want these 'suckers' in your home BUT at what cost?

There are many very safe products on the market that you can use and if you are diligent about checking your companion every day as you watch tv or read a book, your fur friend will be a healthier and happier doodle.  Take the time to read this FDA link on some of the products pushed by vets.

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/animal-health-literacy/fact-sheet-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-adverse-events-associated-isoxazoline-flea

This is a list of other products considered SAFE with far less possible side affects.  (List Provided by another Labradoodle Breeder - Rose O'Driscoll.)  Many thanks Rose!!

Advocate, Advantage, Stronghold, Milbamax and Drontal.  If you would prefer using a jacket type dog vest, I suggest NoFlyDesigns.com which is great for walks, hiking, swimming or hunting.  It is bright green or orange and very lightweight.  Cleans easily.  Wondercide Spray is also very good and what I use on myself, my doodles and in my yard.  Just Google the name and you will be provided with much information.  :+)  A little bit of maintenance done each day will ensure that your pet will be free of ticks - keep a small container with some alcohol in it to put those icky critters in and add years to your pet's life; keep his immune system strong; and take a load off his poor kidneys who have to filter those chemicals out of their body.

Many customers ask why I don't trust vets.  I do in many, many cases.  However, I also know there are other methods for preventing or minimizing bug/worm infestations.  Think outside the box and look for alternatives.  Yes, it is very easy to put a drop on their neck or hind quarters or clip on a collar but KNOW what these chemicals do to their body.  If it kills ticks or fleas, what else is that chemical affecting on your doodle?  The product does NOT stop at the bugs' death - it lingers one the skin layer and some even enter the bloodstream.  Think about that.  This is why there is a warning label on each package to NOT allow children to touch the product(s).  The above link from the FDA may help answer some of those concerns.  Please read and open your mind to other more safe products for you, your children and most of all your pet!  Thanks for reading.