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Originally Posted by AddieandMiaMom  I hope the OP didn't dose her dogs with this. There are reasons why every company sells flea, tick, heartworm meds for different sizes. What is going on here is part of the big warning the USDA sent out earlier this year regarding medications. Do NOT try to dose your pets on your own.
You can get over the counter flea meds for today that will be the proper dose. Go to your vet to get a prescription on Monday. |
I read that article, but I got that they are more concerned with how the dog and cat packages are too similar, dosing instructions are not clear, and people using dog products on cats, and that the companies will be offering more appropriate dose sizes, so one doesn't have to treat a 2 lb dog with a dose for a 20lb dog.
Revolution has a dose for up to 5 pounds, Frontline's dose is for up to 22 pounds.
Revolution also prevents heartworm, so I don't have to give an additional product for that.
My vet sells me the larger doses to break down for my dogs and cats, and has instructed me specifically how to do it. And I understand completely how to do it.
Anyone who is confused or thinks they need help, should ask to speak to their vet again, or have them watch you measure out and apply the dose while you're in the office, under supervision.