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katienme2002 · 05-24-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

I use Frontline Plus. I hate using it actually. My boys are 12lbs and 5 lbs. I split a tube between the 2 of them and do it every 6 weeks or so. This keeps the ticks off (I live in a very tick populated area!). BUT I notice my 5lb boy gets very 'blah' for a day or so afterwards and he usually throws up the next day after I do it. I hate doing this to them and using that stuff.
This year I bought them some garlic bagel treats from Solid Gold. This is supposed to help with fleas and ticks and so far, I have not had to use frontline and have not had a tick on them yet, or fleas. Keeping my fingers crossed that this works.

This would be worth checking into! I didnt know they sold treats like this, thanks for the info!

hawkeyesmom · 05-24-2010, 12:36 PM

I have used frontline plus for 2 months in a row on Hawkeye. The vet recommended it when we got his rabies shot (he was 7 months old) at the end of March. He has had no problems whatsoever (he weighs about 6 lbs.) We walk at least two times a day on paths that wind through wooded areas and there are no signs of ticks yet. I keep him in a puppy cut so it's easy to check to make sure!

celstu1 · 05-24-2010, 12:42 PM

yeah me either! The boys love them, they are hard so it keeps them busy, I know solid gold is a reputable brand name for food and the women at the specialty pet store told me she can't keep them on the shelves, customers are saying they work so well with ticks and fleas. Thought I'd give them a try! The bag was like $12 but its packed to the hilt and will last awhile, even with 2 boys. I do have a backup frontline just in case though.

fasttheo · 05-24-2010, 12:47 PM

My vet also recommended Frontline plus (this is Elliott's first month on it). I gave him half of the dose, and put the other half in a sealed container for later use. I was a little worried because there are so many stories out there about dogs reacting to Frontline, Advantix, etc, etc, but Elliott did just fine. So far, no ticks or fleas, and he takes one walk a day through high grass and wooded areas.

PANAMA69 · 05-24-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I also use it, divide the dosages and it's still effective.

I divided too, and never had a problem

MauiGirl · 05-24-2010, 06:48 PM

I was using Frontline Plus, but it just was not working. The vet says fleas build up a tolerance for it, and they suggest switching for a while. I actually prefer Frontline spray, to use just a little as necessary, but my vet is out of it and back ordered for a month.

Today I tried Comfortis pill form (for fleas only, not ticks), and at least none of the 5 are sick from it. I also bath them about every 5 - 7 days.

It has been said here many times that the best defense against fleas is to vacuum often.

katienme2002 · 05-25-2010, 05:10 AM

Just a bit of an update on this Frontline Plus. I put the first application on Roxie last night, and so far so good. No wierd reactions, etc. Fingers crossed. I will keep you all posted.

BellaPetit · 05-25-2010, 05:16 AM

I don't like the smell of Frontline! And you can't bath your yorkie for a few days after applying Frontline. I'd like to see a tick and flea product that is waterproof! Especially because the Yorkies and Biewers have long hair! It's hard to find fleas and ticks on them so if there is a long term solution that is waterproof, it will be great! But I haven't really had too much tick/flea problems!

e_gar · 05-25-2010, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

i use half of the smallest dose of frontline on morgan. depending on what type of heartworm pill she's on, she'll use either the plus or the regular. with sentinel she only needs regular frontline, but with interceptor she needs the plus

I know this is off the topic, but I was wondering when & how often the heartworm pill should be given?

I have heard of it & asked my previous vet, but never got an answer back. If anyone could please fill me in on this I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

peachesmom1sc · 05-25-2010, 05:54 AM

The one i uased was once a month on my other dogs a while back and when my last one passed way about 2 years ago and now i have my lil one who is now 9 months old i have not started her on one yet but i think they are all once a month

Deuce · 05-25-2010, 06:19 AM

I use the frontline plus as well, and my location I have to apply it every 4 weeks. So far the only one that reacts is the cat, he gets a little mellow for the first day, and sometimes pukes, but I apply it to the back of his head (the one spot he cant groom). In addition, because my puppy gets to go outside I have to have a flea collar on him until October (yikes, he hates it!) and every week I bathe him with a flea solution. But considering my indoors only cat (really, never went outside once and at the time it was just him and I in the house) somehow got fleas in March before I thought flea season would start I can tell you it is awful here for fleas. Probably because of all of the strays. And as it turns out, my cat is allergic to fleas, so after just a week I noticed him scratching at himself and saw he had a horrible rash and his fur was falling out. It was a painful process clearing my house of fleas but now we are flea free and with the frontlines help (i think so anyway) I havent seen a sign of flea or tick on either one.

kalina82 · 05-25-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BellaPetit

I don't like the smell of Frontline! And you can't bath your yorkie for a few days after applying Frontline. I'd like to see a tick and flea product that is waterproof! Especially because the Yorkies and Biewers have long hair! It's hard to find fleas and ticks on them so if there is a long term solution that is waterproof, it will be great! But I haven't really had too much tick/flea problems!

Apply the frontline after bathing this way you won't have to worry about bathing them again for a few days. its good for a month.

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Originally Posted by e_gar

I know this is off the topic, but I was wondering when & how often the heartworm pill should be given?

I have heard of it & asked my previous vet, but never got an answer back. If anyone could please fill me in on this I'd really appreciate it, thanks!

Heartworm pills are given once a month.

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Originally Posted by Deuce

In addition, because my puppy gets to go outside I have to have a flea collar on him until October (yikes, he hates it!) and every week I bathe him with a flea solution.

frontline, flea collar, and a weekly flea bath is way too much chemicals for a yorkie puppy (or adult). the frontline topical should be enough, if it isn't, try switching to another topical medication. flea collars are dangerous for small dogs and have too many chemicals in my opinion. plus the dog can get it stuck in its mouth and ingest the chemicals which is even worse. If you are using a flea shampoo with chemicals i'd stop that too. a herbal one is better if you insist on something to ward off bugs.

shellycapuchino · 05-25-2010, 03:27 PM

I put Frontline on my Coco (7lbs) and then put a shirt on her so my toddler wouldn't touch the medicine. Coco was running around like something was bothering her, I assumed it was the shirt. The next day I saw traces of blood in her hair in the same area I applied the Frontline. Has anyone had a reaction like this? I didn't even use the full amount.

katy-yorkie · 05-25-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

I also use it, divide the dosages and it's still effective.

I divide the dosage as well. We just started dividing it on the last dose. Maggie always seemed like she was having a reaction when we would give her a full dose. Buster had a reaction to the Promeris but the Frontline has been good even with the half dose.

1215116 · 05-25-2010, 03:57 PM

I used to use the frontline and my dogs hair fell out in patches and she had hot spots everywhere. HORRIBLE!!!! Last year I tried a pill called Comfortis. Works great and no oily spot on the dogs. It was supposed to only last 30 days but it seemed to work for 2 months. Love this stuff.

05-24-2010, 12:42 PM	#18
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	yeah me either! The boys love them, they are hard so it keeps them busy, I know solid gold is a reputable brand name for food and the women at the specialty pet store told me she can't keep them on the shelves, customers are saying they work so well with ticks and fleas. Thought I'd give them a try! The bag was like $12 but its packed to the hilt and will last awhile, even with 2 boys. I do have a backup frontline just in case though. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

05-24-2010, 06:48 PM	#21
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I was using Frontline Plus, but it just was not working. The vet says fleas build up a tolerance for it, and they suggest switching for a while. I actually prefer Frontline spray, to use just a little as necessary, but my vet is out of it and back ordered for a month. Today I tried Comfortis pill form (for fleas only, not ticks), and at least none of the 5 are sick from it. I also bath them about every 5 - 7 days. It has been said here many times that the best defense against fleas is to vacuum often. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

05-25-2010, 03:27 PM	#28
shellycapuchino YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA, USA Posts: 2	Frontline Reaction? I put Frontline on my Coco (7lbs) and then put a shirt on her so my toddler wouldn't touch the medicine. Coco was running around like something was bothering her, I assumed it was the shirt. The next day I saw traces of blood in her hair in the same area I applied the Frontline. Has anyone had a reaction like this? I didn't even use the full amount.

05-24-2010, 12:36 PM	#17
hawkeyesmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: urbandale,iowa,usa Posts: 12	I have used frontline plus for 2 months in a row on Hawkeye. The vet recommended it when we got his rabies shot (he was 7 months old) at the end of March. He has had no problems whatsoever (he weighs about 6 lbs.) We walk at least two times a day on paths that wind through wooded areas and there are no signs of ticks yet. I keep him in a puppy cut so it's easy to check to make sure!

05-24-2010, 12:47 PM	#19
fasttheo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 46	My vet also recommended Frontline plus (this is Elliott's first month on it). I gave him half of the dose, and put the other half in a sealed container for later use. I was a little worried because there are so many stories out there about dogs reacting to Frontline, Advantix, etc, etc, but Elliott did just fine. So far, no ticks or fleas, and he takes one walk a day through high grass and wooded areas.

05-25-2010, 05:10 AM	#22
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	Just a bit of an update on this Frontline Plus. I put the first application on Roxie last night, and so far so good. No wierd reactions, etc. Fingers crossed. I will keep you all posted.

05-25-2010, 05:16 AM	#23
BellaPetit YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 2	I don't like the smell of Frontline! And you can't bath your yorkie for a few days after applying Frontline. I'd like to see a tick and flea product that is waterproof! Especially because the Yorkies and Biewers have long hair! It's hard to find fleas and ticks on them so if there is a long term solution that is waterproof, it will be great! But I haven't really had too much tick/flea problems!

05-25-2010, 05:54 AM	#25
peachesmom1sc YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina Posts: 428	The one i uased was once a month on my other dogs a while back and when my last one passed way about 2 years ago and now i have my lil one who is now 9 months old i have not started her on one yet but i think they are all once a month

05-25-2010, 06:19 AM	#26
Deuce No Longer a Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,717 Blog Entries: 1	I use the frontline plus as well, and my location I have to apply it every 4 weeks. So far the only one that reacts is the cat, he gets a little mellow for the first day, and sometimes pukes, but I apply it to the back of his head (the one spot he cant groom). In addition, because my puppy gets to go outside I have to have a flea collar on him until October (yikes, he hates it!) and every week I bathe him with a flea solution. But considering my indoors only cat (really, never went outside once and at the time it was just him and I in the house) somehow got fleas in March before I thought flea season would start I can tell you it is awful here for fleas. Probably because of all of the strays. And as it turns out, my cat is allergic to fleas, so after just a week I noticed him scratching at himself and saw he had a horrible rash and his fur was falling out. It was a painful process clearing my house of fleas but now we are flea free and with the frontlines help (i think so anyway) I havent seen a sign of flea or tick on either one.

05-25-2010, 03:57 PM	#30
1215116 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 26	I used to use the frontline and my dogs hair fell out in patches and she had hot spots everywhere. HORRIBLE!!!! Last year I tried a pill called Comfortis. Works great and no oily spot on the dogs. It was supposed to only last 30 days but it seemed to work for 2 months. Love this stuff.