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09-27-2010, 07:49 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA
Posts: 15
| Frontlline and liver shunt HI, I haven't been on in several years because Elmo has been doing well. We manage his liver problems with LD and milk thistle. Thank God this help. Problem is we moved to a new area where there are a lot of stary cats. Stay cats equals fleas. I have never had to use Frontline on him and now need to make a decision. Fleas or possible side effects from Frontline. The manufactures say it is safe for a dog with a liver problem. My Vet passed the buck and said if they say it is safe then ok. The vet also told me a rabies shot was safe and it ended up costing me $400. plus pain and suffering for my little boy. Any suggestions about the use of Frontline on dogs witih liver problelms would be appreciated. Thanks, Elmosmom |
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09-27-2010, 08:15 AM | #2 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elberta, AL USA
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| I wouldn't use any commercial spot drops. There are natural flea repellants out there that work wonderfully and won't cause any problems with a sensitive dog. Cedar oil products work the best (at least for my boys) and you can get it for the yard, home and animal. Check out CedarCide or WonderCide. This stuff is GREAT! |
09-27-2010, 08:21 AM | #3 |
Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi
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| I have a very similar problem as my neighbor has about 20 cats and doesn't care for them properly. Due to the cats, we had a flea explosion this past spring. With regular treating of the yard and a lot of bathing and combing, I was able to get it under control. I don't like topicals as anything in a dog's bloodstream goes through the liver. I don't have any with liver issues but don't want to stress their organs with too many toxins. Besides, topicals do nothing to get rid of fleas in the environment. So long as they are there, your dog will get fleas.
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09-27-2010, 08:48 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| Lady has epilepsy and liver damage from years of seizure medication. I live in the Southeast so I have to treat fleas. Frontline is the one recommended for dogs with epilepsy. I used it on Lady for years with no problem. I had to switch to Advantage a few years ago because the fleas in our area developed a resistance to it. I have had no problems with Advantage, either. |
09-27-2010, 09:33 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grass Valley, CA
Posts: 15
| Frontline and liver shunt Thanks to all for your replies. I will take them all into consideration. While I agree with the "no chemicals" approach it is good to hear that at least one user has no issues with Frontline or Advantage for dog with health issues! Thanks, Elmosmom |
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