If you HAD to use a topical flea preventative, what would you use??

[gidget529]

Do you all get your flea meds thru your vet or that petmeds online?

[Ellie May]

[quote=107barney;3495276]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Could just switch to Interceptor for now since they have already had the milbemycin in the Sentinel. Heartgard is great, but if you don't want to try something new, no need to switch to it...

BTW, if there is a tick problem in NY, Frontline Plus will very likely not do what you need it to do. In that case you may have to use Advantix.[/QUOTE]


Should I switch? I've had good luck with Frontline Plus - have never seen a tick on my dogs and we live in lyme tick land. I've had 4 vets and all recommended Frontline Plus. We use it with Interceptor. Now you have me worried, we do test annually for Lyme routinely and everyone is negative.

Not necessarily. Frontline can work for ticks, but for a lot of dogs it doesn't work as well as the permethrin is Advantix. Permethrin isn't something I'd choose to use without a lot of thought. For ticks, I personally would try Frontline first. Whatever works best for you...

[psugorilladdr]

We walk our path in the pasture every night and Frontline Plus is the only thing working right now. Frontline quit working last year, hopefully the plus will continue working.

[viviansnickers]

Will the smallest does of Frontline Plus be enough for both Reesie & Snick?? They are both under 6lbs. It comes in a 3 pack, so that would last me all 3 months while we are in NYC. I already use HeartGuard in the winter months so it would not be new for them to use HeartGuard with the Frontline Plus. I normally use Sentinel in the summer and only Heartguard in the winter.


Viv

[roseslevi]

Just wanted to add that Levi got Lymes disease while on Frontline Plus. I have since switched to Advantix...with no issues. I do not see any fleas or ticks on him. I do use it when there is no snow on the ground. Any other times the darn ticks are around!

[viviansnickers]

Thank you!!! I am doing more research before I get anything...I'm too nervous about it right now!!!!

Viv

[maybeiloveyou]

I use K9 advantix because it's a mess out here even though I live in a city! It works REALLY well. I used to use Frontline but would still see fleas. now I don't see anything!

[Ladymom]

If you are just going to be in the city, you won't have to worry about ticks so I'd stick with Advantage. It really is the safest out there and does a great job on fleas. Advantix contains permethrin which can be deadly to cats and can cause a serious reaction in small dogs so I'd avoid it. Frontline Plus is a better choice IMO if ticks are an issue since it doesn't contain permethrin.

[viviansnickers]

Thank you all!!!

I have ordered the Frontline Plus to keep on hand. I HOPE that the Sentinel along with non-proven preventions I am using (feeding 100% raw and using Minksheen) will be enough, but I realize in the city it might not be. So if need be, I will use the Frontline Plus. I've read up and ticks are not a huge concern.

Much appreciate all the feedback!!!
Viv

[TexasKat08]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Thank you all!!!

I have ordered the Frontline Plus to keep on hand. I HOPE that the Sentinel along with non-proven preventions I am using (feeding 100% raw and using Minksheen) will be enough, but I realize in the city it might not be. So if need be, I will use the Frontline Plus. I've read up and ticks are not a huge concern.

Much appreciate all the feedback!!!
Viv

Well, shoot, just saw your thread and I was going to suggest if you wanted to stay on Sentinel ask your vet for Capstar as a just in case, but it looks like you've already decided so good luck!