What type of Flea/Tick preventative do you use on your Yorkie?? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

viviansnickers · 03-15-2009, 05:35 PM

I am having a hard time choosing a flea/tick preventative and reading so many threads on this fabulous site has made me more confused. Please list an side effects that have occured and/or why you like/dislike any of these.

Much Appreciated!!!

marcerella02 · 03-15-2009, 06:04 PM

I USED To use Revolution but after a few members pointed out some studies that showt he death rate is higher in this than others (However, it could just be because it is more widely used) I have decided to use Interceptor this year which is just for heartworm- no flea/tick. Layla is not an "outdoorsey" kinda gal and I feel the pros out weight the cons for us- I like to use AS LITTLE meds as possible and will probably use an herbal remedy if we are going to be outside in the bush- lol which i don't see us doing

4doggiemama · 03-15-2009, 06:06 PM

I use the puppy Revolution. Rosie had very adverse reactions to Frontline and Advantage. She deals with Revolution and doesn't go crazy.

JesBred · 03-15-2009, 07:08 PM

I've tried Frontline Plus and K9 Advantix and both made her extremely ill and caused her to vomit.

She also has flea allergies so she is now on Comfortis and I love it!! I just put it in her food dish or wrap it in cheese and she gobbles it up. No vomiting and no fleas!!

MyFairLacy · 03-15-2009, 07:09 PM

I've used many. I really like advantage and it has worked well. I am changing to comfortis this year because it's oral and should last longer since the advantage washes off after I bathe them a couple times and I like to bathe the dogs once a week. I've been hearing good things about comfortis.

Didn't like frontline at all. Large amount of liquid that left a sticky residue and it didn't work well for us. I don't like revolution because it is for heartworms too but is the least effective of the heartworm preventatives. I've also used prometis and it worked but it also left a sticky residue. Can't stand the sticky residue.

ILoveBingoo · 03-15-2009, 09:02 PM

i agree im also confussed on what flea medicine to use for my pups

Chance · 03-15-2009, 09:37 PM

does k9 advantix cause liver enzymes to be high?

Marilize · 03-16-2009, 02:54 AM

I prefer herbal remedies since I don't like to use chemicals on Cash. I used to put eucalyptus oil in his shampoo until I found a good herbal shampoo in the shop. Now, I just mix some of the oil with water and spray in around the room. This makes all the filthy fleas flee!! (Hehe, can you tell I am studying to be a writer?)
I used Frontline and other products when he was younger, but I hate the sticky residue.

Mitzis Mom · 03-16-2009, 05:52 AM

Maggie has a flea allergy and frontline didn't work fast or long enough so we switched to Comfortis and are very happy with it.

Ellie May · 03-16-2009, 06:34 AM

I use Frontline Plus only if it is absolutely necessary after a Dawn bath.
I also would consider Advantage and Sentinel depending on our needs at the time because they don't all actually kill fleas. Ticks are not an issue here.

I do not like Revolution for the reasons stated above and would not trust it for heartworm protection.

Comfortis is probably fine but it is very new and I would like to wait longer to see reaction reports.

Advantix contains permethrin which I try to avoid but it may not be avoided if you have ticks.

The things used in natural products can cause side effects too and I just don't trust them. I'm sure there are a few good ones out there though.

LDandPasquale · 03-16-2009, 09:43 AM

I'm so glad i'm not the only one thats confused on what to use on my little one. The more i read..the more i get confused.

Ellie May · 03-16-2009, 10:45 AM

Hmmm, I know this can be confusing but do any of you have specific questions? We can probably help.

Izzy Princess · 03-16-2009, 10:54 AM

Our vet recommended Revolution for puppies since Izzy's weight fluctuates around 3#. I like it because it's both flea and heartwarm and so easy to use.

Marci interesting info you posted. I had no idea about the Revolution. We also use it year-round and have to since fleas are always a problem in our area.

Ellie May · 03-16-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Izzy Princess

Our vet recommended Revolution for puppies since Izzy's weight fluctuates around 3#. I like it because it's both flea and heartwarm and so easy to use.

Marci interesting info you posted. I had no idea about the Revolution. We also use it year-round and have to since fleas are always a problem in our area.

There have been a few reports of Revolution not protecting against heartworms as good as it should. It does happen sometimes because all drugs fail but I just think there are too many reports of it for it to be trustworthy.

MyFairLacy · 03-16-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

There have been a few reports of Revolution not protecting against heartworms as good as it should. It does happen sometimes because all drugs fail but I just think there are too many reports of it for it to be trustworthy.

Yeah that's what I've read. If I was in an area where heartworms weren't prevelant I might consider using it but here in tx heartworms are so common that I want something I know will work

View Poll Results: Which flea/tick preventative do you use on your Yorkie?
Frontline	1	2.44%
Frontline Plus	9	21.95%
Frontline Spray	0	0%
Advantage	3	7.32%
K9 Advantix	5	12.20%
Revolution	10	24.39%
Sentinal	3	7.32%
Comfortis	5	12.20%
Herbal/Natural Remedy	3	7.32%
Other	2	4.88%
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03-15-2009, 05:35 PM	#1
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	What type of Flea/Tick preventative do you use on your Yorkie?? I am having a hard time choosing a flea/tick preventative and reading so many threads on this fabulous site has made me more confused. Please list an side effects that have occured and/or why you like/dislike any of these. Much Appreciated!!! __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

03-15-2009, 06:04 PM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	I USED To use Revolution but after a few members pointed out some studies that showt he death rate is higher in this than others (However, it could just be because it is more widely used) I have decided to use Interceptor this year which is just for heartworm- no flea/tick. Layla is not an "outdoorsey" kinda gal and I feel the pros out weight the cons for us- I like to use AS LITTLE meds as possible and will probably use an herbal remedy if we are going to be outside in the bush- lol which i don't see us doing __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

03-15-2009, 06:06 PM	#3
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,289	I use the puppy Revolution. Rosie had very adverse reactions to Frontline and Advantage. She deals with Revolution and doesn't go crazy. __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):

03-15-2009, 07:08 PM	#4
JesBred YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 350	I've tried Frontline Plus and K9 Advantix and both made her extremely ill and caused her to vomit. She also has flea allergies so she is now on Comfortis and I love it!! I just put it in her food dish or wrap it in cheese and she gobbles it up. No vomiting and no fleas!! __________________ Jess Mitzy

03-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#5
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I've used many. I really like advantage and it has worked well. I am changing to comfortis this year because it's oral and should last longer since the advantage washes off after I bathe them a couple times and I like to bathe the dogs once a week. I've been hearing good things about comfortis. Didn't like frontline at all. Large amount of liquid that left a sticky residue and it didn't work well for us. I don't like revolution because it is for heartworms too but is the least effective of the heartworm preventatives. I've also used prometis and it worked but it also left a sticky residue. Can't stand the sticky residue. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

03-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
ILoveBingoo BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: bronx ny Posts: 191 Blog Entries: 9	i agree im also confussed on what flea medicine to use for my pups

03-15-2009, 09:37 PM	#7
Chance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clarkrange Posts: 130	does k9 advantix cause liver enzymes to be high?

03-16-2009, 02:54 AM	#8
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	I prefer herbal remedies since I don't like to use chemicals on Cash. I used to put eucalyptus oil in his shampoo until I found a good herbal shampoo in the shop. Now, I just mix some of the oil with water and spray in around the room. This makes all the filthy fleas flee!! (Hehe, can you tell I am studying to be a writer?) I used Frontline and other products when he was younger, but I hate the sticky residue. __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

03-16-2009, 05:52 AM	#9
Mitzis Mom No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,837	Maggie has a flea allergy and frontline didn't work fast or long enough so we switched to Comfortis and are very happy with it.

03-16-2009, 06:34 AM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I use Frontline Plus only if it is absolutely necessary after a Dawn bath. I also would consider Advantage and Sentinel depending on our needs at the time because they don't all actually kill fleas. Ticks are not an issue here. I do not like Revolution for the reasons stated above and would not trust it for heartworm protection. Comfortis is probably fine but it is very new and I would like to wait longer to see reaction reports. Advantix contains permethrin which I try to avoid but it may not be avoided if you have ticks. The things used in natural products can cause side effects too and I just don't trust them. I'm sure there are a few good ones out there though. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-16-2009, 09:43 AM	#11
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I'm so glad i'm not the only one thats confused on what to use on my little one. The more i read..the more i get confused. __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

03-16-2009, 10:45 AM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Hmmm, I know this can be confusing but do any of you have specific questions? We can probably help. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-16-2009, 10:54 AM	#13
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Our vet recommended Revolution for puppies since Izzy's weight fluctuates around 3#. I like it because it's both flea and heartwarm and so easy to use. Marci interesting info you posted. I had no idea about the Revolution. We also use it year-round and have to since fleas are always a problem in our area. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLuB! ~The PINK club~SRC Last edited by Izzy Princess; 03-16-2009 at 10:58 AM.*