cow tags

[maddogkennel]

i bought a bag of ear tags last summer to put on my dogs to get rid of fleas and ticks. my question is are the ones i didnt use still good?

[Randy Underwood]

If they were in a sealed type of plastic I would think they'ed still be
Good. How did the ones you did use work at repelling fleas ?
and how long do they work ?
I have never used them but thought I might try them this year
if they actualy work ...
Thanks

[cajunmeadows2]

Put some on a couple weeks ago. Work great. I bought the pliers also. I fold them in half stamp them and slide them over the collar.

[Chip E]

If the Tags were sealed back in a Plastic bag should be OK but not sure, the Purple Tags made by Y-Tex are good for 5 to 6 months or that is what the Bags says. I have them to sell if interested for a few Tags for $3.00 each.

[coolbrze]

I use the ones Chip is talking about, the Y-Tex Python cattle ear tags (purple & 9.5 grams/ea.). I replace them every 3 months but the ticks are bad here and they help somewhat but I still use Frontline Plus.

[Gunslinger Beagles]

THE ONES I HAVE ARE ORANGE IN COLOR AND ARE BY Y-TEX GARD STAR, THEY WEIGH 9.5 GR AND ONLY HAVE 10% PERMETHRIN. FRONTLINE HAS 50%. I WAS IN THE PEST CONTROL BUSINESS FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL I RETIRED AND THIS SEEMS TO BE A SAFE PRODUCT AND EASY TO USE. THIS IS AN OLD THREAD BUT I WANTED TO BRING IT BACK ALIVE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY UPDATED CHANGES ON THE RESULTS THAT YOU FOLKS ARE HAVING OR HAD. THE COLOR OF TAG IS A BIG DEAL ON THIS THREAD BUT ITS NOT THE COLOR ITS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENTS THATS IMPORTANT FOR SAFTEY REASONS. WITH THIS AMOUNT OF ACTIVE INGREDIENT THIS WOULD LEAD ME TO THINK THIS IS A GOOD SAFE PRODUCT FOR BEAGLES.

[Keystone Kid]

i bought a bag of ear tags last summer to put on my dogs to get rid of fleas and ticks. my question is are the ones i didnt use still good?

No, if you didn't seal them with a vacuum sealer. It has to be an airtight seal

[Joeyman]

i use frontline on my dogs. I just bought 7months supply for $110 dollars. I got the kind that treats 135lbs of dog. I just split it up for 5 dogs that I own using syringe. Comes out to $15 bucks a month to treat my dogs.

[AprilD]

Joey what did you figure the dosage out to be, with your own syringe?

[Gunslinger Beagles]

i dont know how many dogs you got but i can treat my dogs for 1.5 years for 18 dollars. That is a big difference.15x18=270. 270 vs. 18. for me the way to go is 18 jmo. everyone needs to do what works for them and what they like. just doing a little math.lol

[Joeyman]

Joey what did you figure the dosage out to be, with your own syringe?

Most of my dogs weigh around 25-30lbs I give each dog .7cc thats what i've been doing and it works for me. Just poke a hole high up in the little package and draw it up with a 1cc syringe. Remove needle and apply.

[Joeyman]

i've been trying to rack my brain where i found out how much to give a dog.

For extra large dog dosage treats up to 132lbs of dog. their is 4.02ml of liquid in the package

[Joeyman]

here we go

http://www.mymoneyblog.com/saving-money ... ation.html


copy pasted off the website

If you take the largest size for each category and divide by the vial size, you get 0.0305 ml per pound every time. So if you have a 25 lb. dog why give them double the dose of a 22 lb. dog? Just give them a bit more (0.76 ml) and you should be fine – and save even more money!





How I came up with .7cc for my dogs was. 0.0305 x 25lbs = 0.7625cc

[MasonsBeagles]

one time i pulled the contents of a 25 lb dog into a syringe. I think it was like .8 ccs. When I dose the large dog I usually do 1cc per dog and get four. I have tried to doing five but found that it doesnt last as long as if you do 4.

[JUDE]

How many of you have read the "WARNING LABEL" on those tags ? Not trying to cause any problems but if you have children around
your hounds you should at least read the warning label before using them .

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal law to use
this product in a manner inconsistent
with its labeling. This labeling must be
in the possession of the user at the
time of pesticide application.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
HAZARDS TO HUMANS
CAUTION

Harmful if absorbed through the skin or if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating or smoking. Avoid contamination of feed and foodstuffs. If rubbed in eyes, flush with plenty of water. If swallowed or if eye irritation persists, call a physician. Wear clean gloves daily when applying tags. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reaction to some individuals. If sensitization reaction results, consult with a physician.

WARNING

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN


Statement Of Practical Treatment


If Swallowed
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.
Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If In Eyes
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eyes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If Inhaled Move person to fresh air.
If person is not breathing, call 911 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferable mouth-to-mouth, if possible.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

If On Skin Or Clothing
Take off contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

HOT LINE NUMBER
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. You may also contact
1-800-255-3924
for emergency treatment information.

NOTE TO PHYSICIAN - This product contains zetacypermethrin, a pyrethroid insecticide, and piperonyl butoxide, technical, a mixed function oxidase inhibitor.