I guess I need to clarify. She said that deaths from Advantage are very low. From that I inferred that the dosage prescribed is not toxic on its own. I inferred that because she said that the deaths that did occur were from a dog getting
way more than the prescribed dosage. That's what she said.
On a side note I feel like I almost lied in my update. After talking to my Mom about what I should do she came up with a few new topics to keep in mind. At the rate Zoe loves to play
everywhere, she would benefit from some form of preventative (since I don't want to guarantee having a flea infestation on her). That said, application, effect (on her), cost, and of course effectiveness are all important. While Frontline spray seems to be the most cost effective the practical application of it is a bit troubling. The directions say for me to wear GLOVES! and for it to not get near the dog's mouth or eyes. Forgetting that what about the areas I accidentally don't get that spray on, I assume those would be unprotected areas which wouldn't be good if I didn't know I'd missed any spots!
So now I'm kind of back to where I was before.
Right now my next step is to ask my vet what their prices are for things. Depending on what they say I may just get a few months worth of a topical (still debating Advantage versus Frontline) either from them or online I guess.
I don't know. I feel like I'm back to that original crazy frustration and confusion.