We talked with Bella's vet about what she needed. He didn't recommend a multi treatment. He strongly recommended K9 Advantix over Frontline because it repelled more (a few extra types of ticks and mosquitos).
Bella is an inside dog, but takes frequent trips out. She doesn't got places I don't go (which includes tall grasses) but she does play in the grass. Also, when we visit family, she goes lots of places with ticks, fleas, and mosquitos. We actually started her on flea and tick because of trips home. The first trip home we visited my parent's house and their dog (an extremely lazy Anatole Shepherd) had an early flea infestation. We were concerned about her passing it to Bella and then Bella passing it to us and our apartment! So now, we just keep her on regular treatments.
I think whether or not you need the flea and tick depends on your situation and what the dog does outside. Well worth it for us, it may not be as necessary for you. |