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Anyone using cattle tags on your dogs to keep off ticks.If you are do they work.
Thanks Al

I have used the purple python tags for the last three years and have had no tick problems. I have found a tick on them from time to time but it has always been dead. I change mine every three months. They keep the ticks off my dogs but not the fleas although they do seem to have less fleas on them.

Thanks ky hunter,I talked to a guy and he said they worked but I didnt want to try them until I asked someone else.I was told to zip tie them to their coller next to the fur is this correct.

AL

I have the tool that you use to put the tags in cattle's ear with and what I do is fold the tag over to make a loop and clamp them together using the tag tool and with the loop in them I just slid them over the collar, works good for me. I have been told that they are good for 6 months when on cattle but I change mine every 3 months.

Hey Al! I have been using them for a few years now and I am having great results. I have 3 yr olds that have never had a tick attached....change them twice a year.

Andy

I have used them.bought a new 20pack this spring.
i guess its.a.matter of what the tick population is in your area.
i use them.frontline.spray them down with permethrin before turning loose in field and still will have.them on dog.
nothing is foolproof and a thorough going over after the hunt always reveals some.