February 23rd 2011 5:24 pm
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We went to the vet to get my rabies shot and were offered to do the bloodtests that day. No HW but...I have Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis. Both from ticks. I have antibiotics for a month and hopefully that will do it. Besides possible back pain, I haven't had any other symptoms so the prognosis should be good. Stupid ticks! Did you know they are out here year-round?! Yes, even in winter. We still got them on us in November.

The ice here is getting annoying. Our whole driveway/yard is a glacier. The only good thing is the drifts have frozen so much I can walk atop them like a mountain goat. Still, we are pacing around waiting for Spring to arrive.

Barked by: Flicka ... CGC (Dogster Member)

February 23rd 2011 at 8:32 pm

Yep.. and is why I cannot miss the boys having Frontline for even a month and they have to have Interceptor monthly too. Heartworm is rife here.

The %$^&* ticks paraglide out the bushes and trees here.

One day we may have -20F.. 2 days later.. 75F ... so.. it has to be year around protection.

Hoping you are well SOON Sweet Boy

Barked by: Kasper (Dogster Member)

March 20th 2011 at 6:11 am

Yes I am starting to realize this! We had a brutal winter so I did stop the Interceptor but they are getting it again now. At least it's better than Texas fleas...?

Kaspy is doing well, thankfully. Only a couple of pills left.