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Confusion Hi. Everyone. I live in South Carolina and my Amara has a flea problem. I don't know which monthly treatment to use and I was concerned that when I bathe her that the products effectiveness would wear off. I bathe Amara about every week. I try to keep her coat pretty clean. Sometimes sooner if its muddy outside and she gets wet. Or if she gets into something nasty. I've been looking at Frontline, K9 Advantix and Advantage. I read older posts and some babies had reactions to some of the products. I'm trying to make a decision but a cautious one. She's so miserable. There aren't alot on her. And they don't get on anyone here. She just has like maybe one or two on her. But she's always scratching. Maybe it could be an allergy. I don't know. Please help if you can. |
I use Frontline Plus. I make sure to wait at least 5 days before giving Buster a bath after applying it. It figure he is better off dirty for a little bit that biting and scratching at himself. My vet told me they usually bite, feed, and jump off. She said if you see them crawling around on your dog then it is an infestation. I would definitely treat her. Here is also a link to holistic treatments for fleas. http://www.thewholedog.org/artfleas.html |
We also apply Frontline Plus, it works great for us especially during the wet summer months. |
I have heard fleas and ticks are becoming immune to frontline so I wouldn't use it. I use k9 advantix and it works great. I would bathe her in dawn dry her very well and when she is completely dry put the advantix on. You will need to vacuum and wash all of her bedding. Once you have fleas it can be terrible to get ride of them. Don't bathe her for at least 48 after applying the advantix. Good luck. |
I would go with K9 Advantix, My vet said to wait 24 hrs after bathing to apply and wait 48 hrs to bathe after applying. It could also be allergies...feel his skin for any sign of rash or sores. Link had allergies and i switched his food and shampoo...it cleared up within a few days. |
Love Frontline Plus, have used it for Yoshi and have never had a problem. I would say to put a little behind each ear since they are so little. |
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I use Revolution as it also does Heartworms and mites. Dogs can have allergies to flea saliva, so even if you only saw one or two, that's enough to make her have a reaction to them. Also, with Revolution, you can bathe them two hours after the application, as it gets absorbed into the skin quickly. I wouldn't apply any flea product right after a bath, as the skin has no natural oil to help protect it and the product may cause redness or irritation. |
Oh my. :( I feel awful after reading that link information about pesticides |
I use Frontline Plus on Levi every month and it works perfectly for us in our area. We've never had a problem with fleas. I would ask your vet for a recommendation for what product he/she recommends. They should know what works best in your area and would be able to give you guidelines and advice. I know if I call my vet office, I can speak to a vet over the phone and ask them these types of questions. Also, if your pup already has fleas -- make sure to treat the carpets, blankets, bedding, etc. as flea eggs can hang out in there! |
Thanks for the tips and advice everyone. |
I have used Advantage for years on both dogs and cats with no problem. You do have to wait 3 days after a bath to re-apply but you can bathe your dog two days after it is applied. The product will not work if you apply right after a bath. I think a lot of people have had problems because of this. If you have a bad flea problem already and there are fleas in the house and on other pets the product will have to be applied more frequently than monthly until your problem is under control. |
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I comb her daily and twice daily during the summer so she has done pretty well. Once I started meeting the cats at the door with the flea comb we stopped getting ticks in the house. It's a constant battle during tick season. |
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I have found Comfortis to be really good and works really fast, within two hours. Good luck. |
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We use K9 Advantix and I have used this for a few years now. Levi contracted Lyme disease while on Frontline. If I find any ticks at all on Levi or Lily they are generally dead. I live on Cape Cod lots of sand and lots of fleas and ticks(lyme) and I have not had a problem since I started using this product. |
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I used to have a little Shih Tzu that had a severe flea allergy. When they are allergic to fleas it only takes one flea to send them into a horrible state. The flea just walking on their skin starts the reaction. The flea feces also cause a severe reaction. They will itch and scratch though you might not see anything on them. It's awful. If left untreated a form of eczema will develop on the skin. Then usually steroid shots are the only relief. |
check out flea busters, it works and is not toxic, they can apply it depending on where you live or you can order it and do it your self. I moved into a place and months later fleas, no matter what I done. I had flea busters come out and I have not used frontline in a long time |
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I had a vet tell me not to use dawn on pets it dries out their skin, and it make sense we use dawn on grease so imagine what it does to your pets. |
I feel for you. Fleas are bad news. Fleas carry tapeworms. It is difficult to know what works best in your area and for your dog. A good doctor can give you information and suggestions. Our Vet worked with us to find the best product. We use Trifexis, it prevents most intestinal worms, fleas, flea eggs, flea larva, ticks, mites and heart worms. We live in Fl. and parasites are a year round problem. |
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I think I want to go with the natural remedies to deal with the flea problem. I've been doing some research and I don't like the long term effects of putting those toxins in my baby. I just don't. :( I read that the heartworm tablet is like drugging up your dog's system with the cure over and over when it is not needed and it actually lowers the body's immunity to other things. And hinders the healing of wounds and the abililty to fight things off. So yeah. I think natural is the way to go. |
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Don't get me wrong i've used dawn on my pets for years to kill fleas, since the vet told me that couple years ago I haven't used dawn on my pets, since then. |
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