Will bathing my puppy once a week wash away the Frontline plus?? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lisaly · 02-04-2011, 05:55 PM

I think you need to wait a day or two after a bath to apply the topicals. I think it needs the natural oils to spread, so that is the reason to wait. I was told that Frontline should be used a couple of days after a bath and to wait a couple of days for it to spread through the skin before bathing. I'm not sure ifAdvantage is water-safe.

kalina82 · 02-04-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lisaly

I think you need to wait a day or two after a bath to apply the topicals. I think it needs the natural oils to spread, so that is the reason to wait. I was told that Frontline should be used a couple of days after a bath and to wait a couple of days for it to spread through the skin before bathing. I'm not sure ifAdvantage is water-safe.

As a tech i've spoken with sales reps from Merial and they said its ok to use after a bath. Its when its used before a bath that you have to wait 48 hours

chestermama · 02-04-2011, 07:58 PM

do you have a business called flea busters in your area, check them out I used it 4 months ago and no problems with fleas and no frontline in 4 months, it rocks and it is not a presticide

2Morkies · 02-04-2011, 08:04 PM

Yes it will wash away. I use Comfortis. It's a pill they chew up and it works better than anything I've ever used.

The fleas die as soon as they bite the dog. It also starts working within 30 min.

babbsiam44 · 02-04-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Morkies

Yes it will wash away. I use Comfortis. It's a pill they chew up and it works better than anything I've ever used.

The fleas die as soon as they bite the dog. It also starts working within 30 min.

I have thought about the pill and call me weird but somehow I think putting poison on her instead of in her is better. I just think..the flea bites her and it dies, then what is her blood really like...poisonous? I don't know.

Also, I am not sure if you kept up with the thread about "Ivermectin and yokies" from LisaD Ivermectin is used in dogs to:

prevent heartworm infections
treat ear mites
treat demodectic mange
treat sarcoptic mange
kill juvenile heartworms (microfilaria) in active heartworm infections

There are dangers with Ivermectin & other medications such as Comfortis & Heartguard. Just a heads-up.

Alexi · 02-05-2011, 05:22 AM

I started using Confortis (I think that is the spelling) since mine has a bad allergy to the fleas. It is a pill and the vet said that you can give them a bath right away, no remembering if you put the stuff on them and on what day, She also said that the fleas seem to have built up a resistance to the topical. They are supposed to be coming out with a flea & tic mixed with heart worm so that you only have to buy one pill. I can't wait for that!

Belladonna1 · 02-05-2011, 05:30 AM

I use CAPSTAR for the fleas on the dog, it kills all fleas with in 30 mins, you can buy it at any vets office for 4 dollars a dose, Then for protection against reinfestation i use advantix, Advantix kills fleas for 30 days after they bit the dog, Witch is why I use capstar 1st to get rid of any thing 1st, Advantage kills fleas,tics,and heartworms. You should wait 24 hours after placing any topic flea meds befor bathing, After that its fine as the meds are in the dogs blood stream.

Belladonna1 · 02-05-2011, 05:53 AM

and i said that backwards Advantage kills fleas for 30days Advantixs kills fleas,tics,heartworms, Heres is what advantage says about Frontline advantage and advantix

Bathing
All three are water-resistant, but there are cautions. Bathe the dog before applying the drops or several days after. Otherwise, they’re fine while bathing, swimming or in rotten weather. Also, they all recommend a non-detergent shampoo for bathing the dog.

02-04-2011, 08:04 PM	#19
2Morkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 798	Yes it will wash away. I use Comfortis. It's a pill they chew up and it works better than anything I've ever used. The fleas die as soon as they bite the dog. It also starts working within 30 min. __________________ MuffinBoomer

02-05-2011, 05:22 AM	#21
Alexi Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 72	I started using Confortis (I think that is the spelling) since mine has a bad allergy to the fleas. It is a pill and the vet said that you can give them a bath right away, no remembering if you put the stuff on them and on what day, She also said that the fleas seem to have built up a resistance to the topical. They are supposed to be coming out with a flea & tic mixed with heart worm so that you only have to buy one pill. I can't wait for that! __________________ Alexi Sophie Zoe Lily Bowser FreeFromDairy.com

02-04-2011, 05:55 PM	#16
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I think you need to wait a day or two after a bath to apply the topicals. I think it needs the natural oils to spread, so that is the reason to wait. I was told that Frontline should be used a couple of days after a bath and to wait a couple of days for it to spread through the skin before bathing. I'm not sure ifAdvantage is water-safe.

02-04-2011, 07:58 PM	#18
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	do you have a business called flea busters in your area, check them out I used it 4 months ago and no problems with fleas and no frontline in 4 months, it rocks and it is not a presticide

02-05-2011, 05:30 AM	#22
Belladonna1 No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	I use CAPSTAR for the fleas on the dog, it kills all fleas with in 30 mins, you can buy it at any vets office for 4 dollars a dose, Then for protection against reinfestation i use advantix, Advantix kills fleas for 30 days after they bit the dog, Witch is why I use capstar 1st to get rid of any thing 1st, Advantage kills fleas,tics,and heartworms. You should wait 24 hours after placing any topic flea meds befor bathing, After that its fine as the meds are in the dogs blood stream.

02-05-2011, 05:53 AM	#23
Belladonna1 No Longer a Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 148 Blog Entries: 1	and i said that backwards Advantage kills fleas for 30days Advantixs kills fleas,tics,heartworms, Heres is what advantage says about Frontline advantage and advantix Bathing All three are water-resistant, but there are cautions. Bathe the dog before applying the drops or several days after. Otherwise, they’re fine while bathing, swimming or in rotten weather. Also, they all recommend a non-detergent shampoo for bathing the dog.