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Stormypoot · 05-16-2009, 07:19 PM

I live in NW OKLAHOMA, can anyone tell me what they use for pest protection for these little fur babies,,,,,,,,,,,,,, My little Zoe is 9 mo old and I want to know what is safe for her, Thank you

Miao · 05-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Advantage 10 seems to be a popular one for fleas and ticks. Frontline Plus works for fleas, but not sure about ticks, however, some seem to have reactions to that so it depends on which you're most comfortable with using. For the years I've used Advantage, I don't think it prevented them from getting fleas so much as it helped to kill them off. It works to kill them when they bite your dog. It's been suggested that bathing your dog in regular Dawn Dish Detergent is the safest to rid your dog of fleas that are on it, but not so much to prevent them from hopping on for a ride. Hope this helps.

Stormypoot · 05-17-2009, 04:27 AM

Thank you so much, any info I get sure helps, this little buncles are much different than what i am used too, and i need all the hwlp i can get,,,

rebeccag · 05-17-2009, 04:42 AM

I use revolution. It protects against fleas, ticks and heartworm. It's an all in one product

Stormypoot · 05-17-2009, 04:44 AM

thanks, i have not heard of this one,, and i like the idea it works for heartworms as well,

Roxy_Mom · 05-17-2009, 04:48 AM

How early can you start your pup on flea prevention? We have comfortis (think thats how its spelled) for my chi. Is that safe for yorkies? We also used Sentinal for my peekapoo but we switched vets and my new vet says its not safe, anyone know why? We live in Florida and flea prevention is a MUST!!

Stormypoot · 05-17-2009, 04:51 AM

i sure have no idea, but i think i would be asking the vet to explain, he sure wouldnt mind at all,and you would have your answers, good luck

rebeccag · 05-17-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxy_Mom

How early can you start your pup on flea prevention? We have comfortis (think thats how its spelled) for my chi. Is that safe for yorkies? We also used Sentinal for my peekapoo but we switched vets and my new vet says its not safe, anyone know why? We live in Florida and flea prevention is a MUST!!

My vet started my pups on it on their 3rd and last set of shots but it's used for cats and puppies. I specifically asked if it was too early and she said no but it might be because it's specifically for puppies and cats. I'm thinking they must have revolution for dogs over the 5lbs as well....

Roxy_Mom · 05-17-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Stormypoot

i sure have no idea, but i think i would be asking the vet to explain, he sure wouldnt mind at all,and you would have your answers, good luck

Yeah, my dad took her and he couldn't remember what the vet said...sheesh lol

Britster · 05-17-2009, 07:13 AM

I used Frontline Plus but I've found two ticks on Jackson in the past few weeks so I'm not very happy with it. I think I'll be switching to K9 Advantix which repels ticks, mosquitos, fleas, etc whereas I've learned Frontline does not repel them, only kills them once they're on.

Stormypoot · 05-17-2009, 07:29 AM

i am going to see if my vets have the Revolution, it sounds like a great one to try, if it also repels the pests,

rebeccag · 05-17-2009, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Roxy_Mom

Yeah, my dad took her and he couldn't remember what the vet said...sheesh lol

I always like to get more than one opinion anyway...

PiePiper · 05-17-2009, 10:41 AM

I use Frontline Plus. I do have to check Piper every day for ticks and I always find at least one on her a day. The tick will be attached but not engorged. Frontline does not prevent the tick from attaching it just kills it once it's attached so they usually aren't feasting for days. Sometimes the tick will be attached but already dead. We have 5 acres of woods and there is a high tick population around here and ticks are just a part of life. I'm always finding ticks on myself or just crawling across the floor.

phfgkl · 05-17-2009, 11:06 AM

You can look in to advantage multi, it's for fleas, ticks, heartworm, earmites and one or two other things. I have my outside dogs on that, and the inside ones only on k9 advantix, as they're hardly ever outside

Linda559 · 05-17-2009, 06:49 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the store brand flea and tick products. But I do understand the need for them, especially in places where there is an abundance of these pests. I like to search for herbal remedies for most things I can help prevent. I found a little article I bookmarked that lists a few natural alternatives to preventing fleas and ticks. http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Natural-Fle... I've been following it for a while and it's been working great. Even if it isn't 100% effective, the general health of my dog has improved. I hope you find a solution that works for you.

05-16-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
Stormypoot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 97	Ticks and fleas I live in NW OKLAHOMA, can anyone tell me what they use for pest protection for these little fur babies,,,,,,,,,,,,,, My little Zoe is 9 mo old and I want to know what is safe for her, Thank you Last edited by Stormypoot; 05-16-2009 at 07:20 PM. Reason: misspelled word

05-17-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
rebeccag Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,183 Blog Entries: 2	Revolution I use revolution. It protects against fleas, ticks and heartworm. It's an all in one product __________________ I'm hoping God helps me be the person my dogs think I am.... Rebecca , Jonah & Ksena

05-17-2009, 07:13 AM	#10
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I used Frontline Plus but I've found two ticks on Jackson in the past few weeks so I'm not very happy with it. I think I'll be switching to K9 Advantix which repels ticks, mosquitos, fleas, etc whereas I've learned Frontline does not repel them, only kills them once they're on. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

05-17-2009, 10:41 AM	#13
PiePiper Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 759	I use Frontline Plus. I do have to check Piper every day for ticks and I always find at least one on her a day. The tick will be attached but not engorged. Frontline does not prevent the tick from attaching it just kills it once it's attached so they usually aren't feasting for days. Sometimes the tick will be attached but already dead. We have 5 acres of woods and there is a high tick population around here and ticks are just a part of life. I'm always finding ticks on myself or just crawling across the floor. __________________ Mom to Piper & Chipper

05-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#2
Miao No Longer a Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Savage Garden Posts: 1,147	Advantage 10 seems to be a popular one for fleas and ticks. Frontline Plus works for fleas, but not sure about ticks, however, some seem to have reactions to that so it depends on which you're most comfortable with using. For the years I've used Advantage, I don't think it prevented them from getting fleas so much as it helped to kill them off. It works to kill them when they bite your dog. It's been suggested that bathing your dog in regular Dawn Dish Detergent is the safest to rid your dog of fleas that are on it, but not so much to prevent them from hopping on for a ride. Hope this helps.

05-17-2009, 04:27 AM	#3
Stormypoot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 97	Thank you so much, any info I get sure helps, this little buncles are much different than what i am used too, and i need all the hwlp i can get,,,

05-17-2009, 04:44 AM	#5
Stormypoot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 97	thanks, i have not heard of this one,, and i like the idea it works for heartworms as well,

05-17-2009, 04:48 AM	#6
Roxy_Mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake City FL Posts: 343	How early can you start your pup on flea prevention? We have comfortis (think thats how its spelled) for my chi. Is that safe for yorkies? We also used Sentinal for my peekapoo but we switched vets and my new vet says its not safe, anyone know why? We live in Florida and flea prevention is a MUST!!

05-17-2009, 04:51 AM	#7
Stormypoot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 97	i sure have no idea, but i think i would be asking the vet to explain, he sure wouldnt mind at all,and you would have your answers, good luck

05-17-2009, 07:29 AM	#11
Stormypoot Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 97	i am going to see if my vets have the Revolution, it sounds like a great one to try, if it also repels the pests,

05-17-2009, 11:06 AM	#14
phfgkl BANNED! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,376	You can look in to advantage multi, it's for fleas, ticks, heartworm, earmites and one or two other things. I have my outside dogs on that, and the inside ones only on k9 advantix, as they're hardly ever outside

05-17-2009, 06:49 PM	#15
Linda559 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 1	I'm not a huge fan of the store brand flea and tick products. But I do understand the need for them, especially in places where there is an abundance of these pests. I like to search for herbal remedies for most things I can help prevent. I found a little article I bookmarked that lists a few natural alternatives to preventing fleas and ticks. http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Natural-Fle... I've been following it for a while and it's been working great. Even if it isn't 100% effective, the general health of my dog has improved. I hope you find a solution that works for you.