Giving flea and tick medicine early?

[sophias mommy]

Sophia gets her heart worm & flea and tick medicine on the 1st of every month. Brody gets it on the 7th. I'd like for them to get both on the 1st, it would be easier for me to remember

I know it's fine to give the heart worm medicine early, but is it okay to give the flea & tick a week early, or is that harmful?

[GeorgiesMomma]

I think it will be fine. Poor Georgie a few years ago had fleas so I was giving it to him every 3 weeks and it didn't bother him.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

What are you using? Do you use the full dose?

[sophias mommy]

Full dose of Vectra 3D... I probably should have added that to the question silly me!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

Full dose of Vectra 3D... I probably should have added that to the question silly me!

I use Vectra also. You might bring them closer within two does. Like go 3 or 4 days early next month and then the same the following month. Or even ask your vet. I will tell you I only use a half dose on each girl, so only one tube per month. The half dose has kept fleas and ticks off both of mine. It is a thought where you might save some money.

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I use Vectra also. You might bring them closer within two does. Like go 3 or 4 days early next month and then the same the following month. Or even ask your vet. I will tell you I only use a half dose on each girl, so only one tube per month. The half dose has kept fleas and ticks off both of mine. It is a thought where you might save some money.

I think I'll do that, slowly bring Brody's doses forward! Great idea, Thanks .

I'm not sure, but I think your girls weigh less than Sophia and Brody. Sophia is 8.9 lbs and Brody is 8. It would make me nervous splitting the tube ( but would be a great way to save $$, that stuff is so expensive )!

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

I think I'll do that, slowly bring Brody's doses forward! Great idea, Thanks .

I'm not sure, but I think your girls weigh less than Sophia and Brody. Sophia is 8.9 lbs and Brody is 8. It would make me nervous splitting the tube ( but would be a great way to save $$, that stuff is so expensive )!

You are right. Mine are 4 and 5 lb.

[kjc]

Originally Posted by sophias mommy

I think I'll do that, slowly bring Brody's doses forward! Great idea, Thanks .

I'm not sure, but I think your girls weigh less than Sophia and Brody. Sophia is 8.9 lbs and Brody is 8. It would make me nervous splitting the tube ( but would be a great way to save $$, that stuff is so expensive )!

Looks like the small size is for pets 2.5 to 20 pounds so half would be fine.....