> If your dog is indoors most of the time and you only take him or her
 > out for to go to the bathroom or a short walk as most are said to
 > do... do they really need monthly doses of flea/tick? and haeartworm?
 > 
 > And are there alternatives? Orgnaic instead? I think so...

No Cindy, there really arent effective ones if you live in an area like I do.
Sure folks with lighter needs due to lower population of fleas can get by
with less, but not here.

I am *considerably* higher in flea population than you are so that may not
make sense but the geography is perfect for them here, unlike where you are.
                  xxcarol
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