we use only a vet approved product but we were suspicious of losing Cooper last year to adverse reaction to Frontline.

They say it was NOT the Bobcat disease transmitted by dog ticks, although we found a cluster of dog ticks on Cooper's belly just before he developed the final fever that took him.

However, we were also half dosing him with Frontline (at vet suggestion) because he became very lethargic when the full dose was administered. When he became lethargic right after the half-dose, we presumed it was another reaction but he never recovered.

If it wasn't bobcat fever, then we presume it was the flea and tick treatment. The vet said he probably had an immunity problem right from birth.

This is not to stop anyone from using the Frontline since our other four cats and three dogs use it without issues. It is just a caution if your pet seems to be lethargic after treatment.

In retrospect, we would keep Cooper inside and stop the treatment. He would not have been a happy camper for a while but he might still be with us.

We have a new kitten (on loan to us from our daughter) and she may never know the outside while she is here. We just don't want to take the chance.

I worked for a vet and the Bio Spot is not a good thing.

I use Frontline Plus on my cats and dog. Cannot use on rabbits though, you have to use Advantage for them.

I am very cautious of any poison on pets, but I saw people flea dip their animals and then use the OTC flea medications like Hartz and Seargents.. and they would bring the animals in with severe convulsions and even death.

that double dose would kill them.

My children want a puppy, and I am getting use to the idea. I know alot of people that have pets, and do not take care of them, nor do anything with them. I have alot of questions, like where is the best local vets, can they keep you informed on what to feed your pet and how often, of course all the shots, worming, and spay/neuturing? How much cold weather is too cold, and hot weather is too hot? I do not like any aggressive dogs, so what kind of dogs are good for kids and are good to keep indoors, and want get too big? Are Jack russel dogs good with kids and people? Is their a place that will keep the dog groomed, are they expensive. Is their a place or website that can give me all this information? Having a pet is a lifelong commitment, and I want to be prepared for the little pooch, if I do in fact get one. One of my children has allergies real bad. She seems to react more around cats, I haven't really noticed anything around dogs though.

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Jack Russels are really cute dogs but they are extremely Hyper. Their barking will drive you insane if your not careful.

Shih Tzus are wonderful dogs they are very good with children also. They are small and fluffy, the perfect lap dog. I use Southside Vet and I have always been pleased with them. There are also several places to take your dog to have them groomed.Puppy Palace is in front of SCHS there is also one called the Red Barn. My personal fav is Doggie Do she does it from her home and she lives off Wartrace Pike. The cost is about $30 to wash, cut, trim nails and clean anal glands. I have mine done about twice a year once in late spring and again in the fall. The rest of the time I just bathe her myself which is not too hard. My Shih Tzu is house trained and using puppy pads when I am at work and goes outside some also when I am home. They aren't the kind of dogs to be left outside too much although my daughter leaves hers out most of the time and they do just fine. If it gets below freezing she brings them inside.Sometimes you can find full grown Shih Tzus on craigslist for free and are already housebroken which is always good unless you prefer a puppy.

We have 2 Yorkies and they are great dogs. I prefer females to males. They were fairly easy to crate train. Our vet is Dr. Stimpson he is very sweet to the dogs. My son has severe allergies to animals and the Yorkie breed does not bother him. I have not heard great things about Puppy Palace, I use Tina's Red Barn. If you use a groomer your vet needs to know so they can give them a treatment to prevent kennel cough, it can kill them. Most important make sure to get them spayed or neutered. For the female if you don't it increases their chance of breast cancer. You need to do it before they go into heat the first time. Good luck with your search. I never had an animal and ended up with 2 in a year's time. I didn't realize how much you can love them and how much they add to your life!

Steve mentioned up in the first comment about Bob Cat fever. I was doing some internet research on it, since one of my cats was just diagnosed this week. I know this is rare and my little one may not survive, but at present she seems to be feeling a bit better and has started eating. Have anyone in Bedford County had any experience with Bobcat Fever?