Re: Flea control

["Bill & Patti Oftedal" <boftedal@alaska.net>]

Hi Gina, I'm 100% with you!
Everything you say on your post only makes me thing that you are very
careful person and you care  so much
for the dogs, yours or someone else..I did many years of dog grooming to see
dogs or cats infested with "FLEAS" is "YUCK".  I know we don't suppose to
have those creatures in Alaska. but YES! we do...
What to me concern you don't have to apologize, I always love to hear your
comments and advises, you are a professional on the dog business for whom I
have a lot of RESPECT!

Now a note from Diablo!

Hi grandma Gina, man this darn needle for the micro-chip hurts! :o)
Yeah he got his chip today, and Goldie will get hers activate it, J.R is
hanging there, not suffering and still happy.
They had chicken necks, wings and backs for lunch I don't thing they will
need any supper, I groomed both yesterday, and they both are good on the
grooming table, they both are excellent. I'm proud of my puppies.
and proud of being your friend!

Love you.
Patti and the kids. (I hope you feel better)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gina Heitz" <brier@oregonsbest.com>
To: <brierpups@fast.cs.utah.edu>
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2001 7:22 PM
Subject: Flea control


> Hi All,
>
> I got a note stating that my note on requirements here at Brier for flea
> control while boarding was well strong...  I apologize if I offended
anyone
> else, however I thought  that I actually did take the time to give a
fairly
> comprehensive explanation.  I do have the flu and perhaps my tone was not
> as bubbly as normal.  I did stick at least one <smile> in there... <grin>
>
> In any event, as I said in my original post:
>
>  >>  With spring here so are the flea's. We may not see them and or unless
> you have an infestation will you even notice flea's on your pets. Fleas do
> not live on your pets, they jump on have a blood meal and jump off, nest
> and reproduce in the environment. For this reason, It is a requirement
that
> any dog coming here to stay be treated with either Frontline or Advantage.
> While the other flea products are good as Janet points out I have way to
> many dogs <smile> and a large property. I can not risk flea's. I take the
> same precautions that I ask you to, and ask that you respect my wishes
here
> and my experience. This is and issue I refuse to be flexible on over all
in
> general. Speak to me privately if you have issues wit this policy.<<
>
> Please, understand this is not an attempt to control you or what you do
> with your pets, but simply an attempt at protection  for my pets and well
> as others who may be affected as visitors.
>
> In addition I did put a post out on Capstar to a larger list I belong to,
> and have gotten only the one reply so far, that I did send onto this
> list.  I also would like to qualify this statement in my pervious post:
>
>  >> . I see a real advantage to Capstar if it is safe, again I am very
> prudent with new products so don't discount the product based on this, but
> rather ask questions and PLEASE report back.<<
>
> I am not saying don't use Capstar, I am simply saying it is new and that
> *I* personally tend to hang back on new products with regard to use with
my
> beloved pets. I do not feel that some products are tested fully before
> released and I tend to adopt a better safe than sorry attitude where ever
> possible.  Just because a vet endorses a product or a protocol doesn't
mean
> it can't be questioned, I actually think vet's like to be challenged, the
> good ones anyway.  I actually think that they feel a sense of
> accomplishment when their clients do ask questions.  As do I as your
> breeder, invite debate, and appreciate those who do go beyond to find
> solutions and share.
>
> In closing, I am in a position here as mentor on this list, and while I
> don't expect everyone to agree with me 100% of the time I am also not
going
> to NOT make a statement if I feel it is important.  This goes for any and
> all list communication. So this now serves as my disclaimer for all future
> communication on the list. :-)))
>
> Best,
>
> Gina
>