Is atropine really needed for my dog after a dichlorvos tick bath?

In this product they use Amitraz. I have seen dogs react poorly to this medication. Typically they have vomiting, diarrhea and lethargic behavior. I would recommend taking him to your veterinarian for supportive care. Typically this is not a fatal medication but can make them dehydrated and need medical care! Some dogs just like people are more sensitive to certain medications. I would not recommend using this product again. Hope that helps

Hello! It is great you are thinking of tick prevention as ticks can transmit an alarming number of diseases to humans and dogs. Permethrin is in some products labeled for tick protection in dogs- use of these products is generally regarded as safe for dogs (NOT cats). However, I would not advocate the use of a non-canine product on a dog as the concentration of permethrin could be very different, and the other ingredients in a non-canine product may not be safe for dogs or alter the absorption of the permethrin. If your current tick prevention is not enough for hiking in the deep woods, I find that Seresto or Preventic collars can be helpful. I hope this helps!

Bathe her with Dawn dish soap right away to get it off her and call your vet. It can cause neurological problems and she may need supportive care. Blue Dawn is the best, but any dish soap will do in a pinch.

A bath before application is not necessary or recommended. Topical preventatives use the oils in the skin to spread. Bathing removed these oils and may affect efficacy. Apply it directly to her skin as directed by the label.

I did a little bit of digging to be sure that I'm up to date on the most recommendations for using doramectin in combination with other products. It looks as though parasitologists say that it is safe to use topical flea and tick medications or a Seresto collar during Doramectin treatment. Personally, I don't find the Vetriscience product to be very effective, so you would probably have better luck with over the counter products like topical Advantix (a "drip" treatment) or a Seresto collar. I hope that everything goes well for Janjan!

Bathing him with cool water and a mild shampoo or dish soap can help to remove any excess chemicals of his coat and may provide some relief. In cases of broken skin I would recommend oral preventive therapy such as simparica or bravecto if available in the future

In general, products that are labeled for cats are usually quite safe for dogs, as cats are much more sensitive to chemicals overall. As long as Duchess is in the same general weight range as your cat, I would not expect this to cause any problems. If she is acting normal, it should be okay to just monitor her at home. Possible signs of toxicity would include muscle tremors, lethargy, or seizures. If you see anything that concerns you, it's always an option to see an emergency vet to be safe.