Frontline, Advantix, or Revolution? Which is best.
 

I found a flea in the bathtub tonite after my babies bath. I know this thread has probably been "done to death" but I'm curious which is best and easiest on our babies? Has anyone dealt with fleas only at the top of the tail and no where else on the body.

Revolution is supposed to be the safest for liver compromised dogs, and it includes heartworm preventative. :) You can find this info in the Files section of the liver shunt group.

we use revolution. not sure if it it the "best" but it is what we chose :)

I've been searching both YT and the yahoo group tonight trying to get more info!! Thanks so much:)

I live in PA. and was using revolution but my dogs kept getting ticks! So, when I took my lab in for his checkup, they told me that around here in the mountains that the revolution isn't enough. So, they are now on frontline plus. (I have 3 dogs) There has not been a flea or tick on them since I started the frontline. Just thought I would put my 2 cents in LOL The vet did say that in some states the revolution is enough so you could also check with your vet.

We use K9 Advantix

I heard its the best from my Vet.......:aimeeyork

With my previous pup.. Bonnie a chi-weenie... we used frontline plus as well. We have a forest around our house and she kept getting ticks. Frontline was the only thing that actually worked for both.

I have been using Advantix K9 with excellent results, but I am going to have to change. Roxy had developed an allergy or something to it. When I put it on she spends 2 days pacing, rubbing her face, not eating, not wanting to be touched and freaks out if touch the spot where it went. And th spot swells up a little, too. I'm not sure which I will switch to.

We use frontline and never have had any problems.

Frontline Plus!
 

I use Frontline Plus on my two babies. My vet says its the best and I have not had any problems with ticks or fleas. :thumbup:

Not Revolution!
 

Do NOT use Revolution! That is deadly stuff! I used it on my Westie-min. Schnauzer once, and he had horrible diarrhea for days. I finally had to hospitalize him at vet's. I know it was the Revolution even though vet tried to deny it. (Another vet in same practice was suspicious that it was, indeed, Revolution). This is a dog that NEVER EVER messed in house, and this began about two days after he had Revolution. It finally began to taper off toward end of month (when that monthly dose was tapering off). (My daughter worked for a Charleston SC vet who refused to prescribe Revolution for anything. Also, once I was helping to man the SPCA Booth, and a Lowcountry Rescue lady with me saw my vet walking by, and called her to talk abut the ill effects Revolution had had on one of her dogs. The vet was very arrogant and swore that it could not have been, but that convinced me that Revolutoin is bad stuff!

My wonderful vet (expert on Yorkies) has put my ancient Yorkie on Frontline and Sentinel, and Casey has never had one problem. Frontline great for keeping fleas off and Sentinel fabulous for preveting heartworms and other parasites. Tricia H.

I use revolution and have never had any problems

I work in a store that sells pet suppies and I tell people to use the one that works for your pet in your area. None of the meds will work for ALL pets in ALL areas. One may work better than another for your pet/area and thats fine. But most important is to use it as intended. Not more than directed and not more offen then intended. Follow the label.

I used Frontline Plus but my vet is now using Revolution and told me to try it. It's been 3 months so far on Revolution and have not had a problem.

Well Paula you know my take on this but Ill post anway.....

With Otis having allergies and possible liver issue I would look into more natural ways like Dawn soap for a while. Id say this is a narrowing down process and I had to go REALLY slow with everything with Diggy as you know. Shots one at a time and some not at all....Now Bella acts really strange afetr Frontline like you said like her skin is crawling....and she even shook and got really cold one time right afetr I put only half a dose on her. I have tried Advantix when we went to Florida vet said that its the best for mosquitos which are BAD in Fla. where we were vacationing. She did great. So with Diggy and him being under liver suspicion I was told Revolution is best for dogs with liver issues. So I did revolution, He did great. So him I am keeping on Revolution even though Bile Acid test was negative for issues. Bella...well I still do frontline and interceptor....when allthe interceptor is gone I am looking into revolution. I use frontline every 6 weeks instead of every 4 weeks. Have for 2 years and only use half a tube and quarter the other half for the 2 ferrets. what are u using for heart worm? see with diggy I do not give any 2 shots at the same time vet does them all a week apart easier to tell what he is reacting to if he reacts. I try and space everything apart just encase he reacts, its not such a guessing game. But with Otis being on Lactose and Allergy meds and needing both daily its hard to just stop everyhitng and go at it one at a time...and now seeing a flea you have to add something else in the mix. I would seriously look into the Dawn and eliminate the fleas as cause of him going after tail. If he stops going after tail after Dawn bath theres your answer! I hopethis works for ou and we get this narrowed down. When was his last Bile Acid test?? Im thinking its only been a few months. My vet said if Diggy was still symptomatic for Liver Issue to re-test in 6 weeks. But I'm thinking your vet said 6 months? Maybe you could look into Bile Acid to get some peace of mind that way??? I know this stinks....And anyway I can help I will. :D

I agree!!!! Every baby is different!!! Good post! And my vet did just what you said...Advantix for bad mosquitos in Florida. And at home in Michigan Revolution. He lets patient pick between Frontline or Revolution....If your dog is a pain to give pills too do Revolution that way no heart worm pill. Revolution is also cheaper in the long run because you dont have to buy Heartworm pills.

My vet put our girl on Revolution. He did say that it doesn't always work for ticks, including Korean ticks, but we aren't in an area that has a tick problem. So for the time being he wants her to use Revolution because of the heartworm preventative in it. And so far no issues.

I agree with the others, talk to the vet and see what works well for your dog and your area and go with that. :)

We have went to Frontline (although we haven't actually had to use it yet) which Ellie's vet recommends. I was reading about the serious side effects that could be associated with Advantix. The permethrin in it could be a carcinogen and it may have caused death in a few animals. Ellie's vet says Advantix can make your dog feel like there is something crawling on its skin.

All of the flea treatments can cause ill side effects...They are very strong medicines that are processed through the liver. Dogs may act differently with different flea meds. I try to stay as natural as possible.

I use Revolution. I have not found any fleas on Aubrey, but I have found ticks!!! 3 in the past 3 weeks, but the good thing was is they are not imbetted(?) in his skin. The best place I have fou nd if you do order Revolution is at Dr. Foster and Smith, becasue for a 6 month supply it cost me about 60 dollars, and one dose at the vet cost me 20. THe only thing for that is you have to have a prescription. Its also good because it not just for fleas, but also for Heatworm, etc. Good luck finding one that you like!:D

frontline
 

Okay Paula(diggy 4) write a book.

I use Frontline plus on Zoey and Boston and have never had any trouble

I did

My vet has always recommended Revolution for Jake, and that's what we use. I haven't had any problems with fleas at all, and Jake has had no adverse reactions.

I split one Advantage between my Maltese & Yorkie (both under 5#) and haven't had any fleas on either of them so far. We do have super awful mosquitoes here and the guys go camping with us in the state parks.

I've never used chemicals on any of my dogs and they have never had fleas or ticks. If they are eating a healthy food source with some garlic thrown in, then that's part of the battle right there. The rest is useing a natural flea repellent you can make yourself.

Frontline, Advantix, or Revolution?
 

Our vet recommended Sentinel for Gracie when she was a puppy. She's been on it for 5 1/2 years now with no trouble whatsoever--and not one flea, tick, etc.

I use Frontline Plus on all my animals, the only problem is that here in Alabama the fleas are so bad that we have to put it on them every three weeks, and still use the mink oil (which will kill fleas when you spray it on them) in between. :(

I have never heard of Mink Oil. How often can you spray that on them, where do you get it at?

I personally always liked frontline plus and will be buying some for Jasper! That is what my vet reccomends as well. Good luck! A friend of mine also told me about a new, less pricier 1 called bio sot,in petedge.com.

You can get the mink oil from petedge or jeffers. I use it when I brush Cody for any matts and tangles and if his skin gets dried out. It\'s not greasy and it smells great. I just read the bottle, it\'s a coat conditioner and has sunscreen in it too.