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jwash · 12-03-2005, 03:02 PM

I use Frontline too, at the recommendation of my vet because of ticks. I am sure there are plenty of good products out there but my comment is this. After having dogs for years with years of flea problems along with it, in my area of sandy soil, using Frontline has kept me from even seeing a flea on my two yorkies in a year and one half, not to mention no ticks or anything. And, my dogs never have had any reaction to the product, my vet also said just to avoid bathing for a couple of days after application. I think if it was easily washed off, I would have seen at least one flea but have not. To me, it's worth every penny.

feminvstr · 12-03-2005, 03:59 PM

Revolution prevents heart worm, some worms, fleas, ticks, mites. You apply that on the neck one a month for prevention of all of the above your vet should have it...If not google it and you can buy it from canada without prescription as low as $25.00 which includes shipping for a puppy pack of three.

twnty_yrs_later · 12-03-2005, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby's Human

Ok, What is Advantage, how does it work, how often do you have to use it in a year, and how much is it?

its a topical flea medicine that comes in a little tube that you squeeze onto the back of your pup's neck. you give it up to 2 days to wrk into his system and as soon as you know those fleas will be dropping dead fast! but the great thing is that it works itself into their blood sysytem so that new fleas can't live on your dog, as soon as they bite they die too. its great! we got it from our vet for like $12 for one dose...you're suppose to reapply every month but i found that the first time works so great that your good to go (if it gets too expensive for you).
here's the site that you can check out...
http://www.nofleas.com/

i highly recommend it! works better than anything else out there.

shecass · 12-03-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Toby's Human

Ok all, I live in Southern Ohio. It has consistantly been around 30 degrees or lower here for about 3 weeks. The other night I noticed something white on Toby's butt. I looked closer and guess what it was TAPEWORMS! I was mortified. Yuck! So the next day I took him to the vet and they gave him meds for it. I immediately put him on Frontline, and he has been on Heartguard since he was 10 weeks. This medicine was more costly than I expected and I was wondering some things.
Here are my Questions:

1. Do I have to keep him on Heartworm medication during the winter since there are no mosquitoes in the winter here. I don't really mind this cost b/c it is only 4.00 per month.

2.Is there a cheaper way for us to have flea prevention for our furbaby? I wasn't expecting it to be close to 15.00 per month. The reason I ask is b/c I was just trying to give flea baths once to twice a month depending on the season to help stop him from getting fleas and tapeworms. But the last time I gave him a flea bath he had a total of 2 fleas on him and from that minute amount, he got tapeworms. I want my baby to be healthy, but this is alot on us right now. Do I need this in the winter too seeing how he already got the worms while it was cold out?

I also wanted to let you all know that I sweep my carpet pretty regularly, so I know that they are not in our house.
Please help me out with this if you can.

Just my opinion, I live in GA and we have had some cold weather in the 30's and lower and I've still seen mosquitoes. I keep mine on heartworm meds year round and I believe I would if you live in a state where you know that there are been cases of heartworms. But, like I said that is just me. I also use Frontline on my babies. I haven't had a problem with tapeworms in years. My Shih Tzu had them then and I just went to the vet and got some pills. Never seen them since. Wish I could be of more help.

Toby's Human · 12-03-2005, 08:41 PM

Thanks guys!
I am just trying to figure out what the best product for my baby and I. They all sound good to me. Frontline is close to 14.00 a month, but I didn't know that I could use a little at a time on him. That would save alot. When I run out I am going to ask my vet about these different meds. If any of you have anymore advice I am listening!!!

I have him on heartguard too like I said in my original post.

12-03-2005, 03:59 PM	#17
feminvstr Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4,405	Revolution prevents heart worm, some worms, fleas, ticks, mites. You apply that on the neck one a month for prevention of all of the above your vet should have it...If not google it and you can buy it from canada without prescription as low as $25.00 which includes shipping for a puppy pack of three. __________________ Kimberly

12-03-2005, 08:41 PM	#20
Toby's Human YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 335	Thanks guys! I am just trying to figure out what the best product for my baby and I. They all sound good to me. Frontline is close to 14.00 a month, but I didn't know that I could use a little at a time on him. That would save alot. When I run out I am going to ask my vet about these different meds. If any of you have anymore advice I am listening!!! I have him on heartguard too like I said in my original post. __________________ Ashley Toby

12-03-2005, 03:02 PM	#16
jwash YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 723	I use Frontline too, at the recommendation of my vet because of ticks. I am sure there are plenty of good products out there but my comment is this. After having dogs for years with years of flea problems along with it, in my area of sandy soil, using Frontline has kept me from even seeing a flea on my two yorkies in a year and one half, not to mention no ticks or anything. And, my dogs never have had any reaction to the product, my vet also said just to avoid bathing for a couple of days after application. I think if it was easily washed off, I would have seen at least one flea but have not. To me, it's worth every penny.