If you are using Frontline, Advantage, or any of the topspots and also bathing in Dawn, Ivory, flea shampoo, etc,; you are washing off the flea products and that may be why they are not working. Your vet's office should explain that to you and suggest a mild pet shampoo. Something with aloe or oatmeal - Vet Solutions Shampoo, Hylyte, etc. I have used Frontline since its inception on my older yorkie and have NEVER seen a flea or tick on him. We live in Tennessee and the fleas and ticks are really bad her also.