I use Simparica chew for Norman. Works magic for him!!!! We live on a mountain were ticks are everywhere (and a good bit of fleas). Once I gave this to him and I only find DEAD ticks on him and not one flea ever!! I take him on walks in the woods and on the street where he gets into grass/bushes and I never see any fleas ever!!
I never used a topical because of the very bad side effects these can have, and the collars can be worse! Sometimes the topical and collars can cause neurological issues for the animal and can even cause their legs to suffer. *Some* animals have experienced permanent damage from topical and collars. (But some animals do not experience bad side effects!!)
Used a collar on Norman for almost 2 weeks and I noticed he couldn't stop shaking his head (as if it was wet). He had never done this and he is use to wearing collars. After I took this off of him, he stopped shaking the next day. Talked to the vet and he believes it could have been the collar which was supposed to be "All Natural". Found out later how dangerous these can be for *some* animals.
I never thought flea and tick meds were so powerful and potentially neurologically harmful!
I myself tried to stick with more natural replants but I just can't risk Norman getting bit by a Lime Tick.
Hope you find something that works for you
