Sorry, just now seeing this. I read through this whole thread and never saw Comfortis mentioned. It's a fairly new medication but the vet says it's been a godsend for so many people and their pets. We also used to use the topical oil once a month plus the Sentinel pill (for fleas and heartworms) but the flea infestation in our area was just incredible. We discovered also that Tatum has a flea allergy. Oh, her itching and red hives were terrible! Finally the vet recommended the Comfortis and we've been great ever since. We give the Sentinel pill to both dogs (other is an Aust. Shep.) on the first of the month and then the Comfortis pill on/around the 15th. We've been flea free ever since.
You do need to treat the house and yard though also!
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