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lovelylf1 · 06-13-2008, 08:43 PM

I tried Advantix and I thought it was working...until my dog came home from a play date with fleas. Scooter always ran after I used it to the nearest carpet and rolled around as soon as I released him. As it turns out, according to my vet, the external application of flea and tick meds is way less effective than pills. The vet encouraged me to quit using Advantix and use Comfortis and Sentinal. She also said to stop using Heartgard because the pills would cover that as well.

Scooter is not a big fan of pills but did great once I split them in half (they are already really small). I haven't had a problem since and I won't be switching back. With the pills, I only give them once a month so it is easy for me and him. If you choose to use Advantix or Frontline, just be sure that you get a full application and are very careful about the possible rub-off.

Since I started Scooter on Comfortis and Sentinal, no more issues with fleas.

06-13-2008, 08:43 PM	#11
lovelylf1 I ♥ Scooter Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 533	Tried it I tried Advantix and I thought it was working...until my dog came home from a play date with fleas. Scooter always ran after I used it to the nearest carpet and rolled around as soon as I released him. As it turns out, according to my vet, the external application of flea and tick meds is way less effective than pills. The vet encouraged me to quit using Advantix and use Comfortis and Sentinal. She also said to stop using Heartgard because the pills would cover that as well. Scooter is not a big fan of pills but did great once I split them in half (they are already really small). I haven't had a problem since and I won't be switching back. With the pills, I only give them once a month so it is easy for me and him. If you choose to use Advantix or Frontline, just be sure that you get a full application and are very careful about the possible rub-off. Since I started Scooter on Comfortis and Sentinal, no more issues with fleas.