Is Frontline (Flea,Tick Preventative)Needed all Year? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

tahk · 10-11-2011, 03:30 AM

We give our dogs Frontline topically every month, but I was wondering if it is really necessary in the Winter months? Do any of you skip Nov.-Feb.? Thanks in advance!!!

LDMomma · 10-11-2011, 03:34 AM

It depends on where you live and the weather.

I am in FL and we use it year round. The first year we had the pups we tried to skip it during the winter and ended up flea infested at Christmas.

Britster · 10-11-2011, 06:11 AM

Yep -- depends on where you live. I know some places in Canada don't even have any cases of heartworm or flea/ticks so nothing is needed... lucky them!

Here in Maryland, I use it accordingly. Well I give heartworm meds every month, it's not worth the risk to me not to. Flea/tick meds I just play by ear. Usually ticks here are terrible in the summer, however this year, I gave him Advantix in June and did not give again until two weeks ago (first week of October). Never saw any ticks. I probably will give one more dose in December (and skip November) unless I am seeing more ticks around. Last December, I pulled three ticks off him, so ended up having to use the stuff.

My usual course of action is to use Frontline from October-April and then I use K9 Advantix in the summer when ticks are usually worse. I prefer using Frontline because it does not contain permerthin but I like to avoid them all if at all possible.

kdhawks · 10-11-2011, 06:28 AM

I use Frontline Plus all year long in NC.

BlondeLocks · 10-11-2011, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kdhawks

I use Frontline Plus all year long in NC.

I'm in NC too, where are you purchasing from. I usually get prevention from Petsmart. Is there a better place to purchase?

Lovetodream88 · 10-11-2011, 08:12 AM

I normally use advantix in the warmer months and switch to frointline in the cooler months. Although last January I did not treat her for that month. I think it really depends on the weather and area you live. Sammy picked up at tick around Thanksgiving time last year in West Virginia and it was snowing there.

xoxodoglover89 · 10-11-2011, 10:35 AM

I've been using Frontline for Sasha for 3 years now and have always given it April-September and then skipped the cooler months. She really isn't outside that much. I think next year, I'm going to switch to Advantix because we have more of a problem with mosquitoes than anything around my house and I like the fact that Advantix not only kills everything but also repels against it whereas Frontline doesn't actually repel.

tahk · 10-11-2011, 10:52 AM

Thanks everyone. I'm in SC, so I probably will stick to monthly use. I get our Frontline Plus at Costco, but I can't remember how much it is. Gosh, it's just so dang expensive, but it beat dealing with Fleas and ticks!!

kdhawks · 10-11-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlondeLocks

I'm in NC too, where are you purchasing from. I usually get prevention from Petsmart. Is there a better place to purchase?

I usually buy all preventatives (heartworm and flea) from our vet. I'll buy the Frontline from a pet store in a pinch. It really just depends - I haven't found much of a price differential or anything.

AmyD102 · 10-11-2011, 01:08 PM

I usually only apply Advantix when there is no snow on the ground!

BlondeLocks · 10-12-2011, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kdhawks

I usually buy all preventatives (heartworm and flea) from our vet. I'll buy the Frontline from a pet store in a pinch. It really just depends - I haven't found much of a price differential or anything.

Thank you. Can you recommend a good Vet here in Charlotte. So far I've been with Petsmart for the first year and have not had any problems with the one at Blakeney. But I would like to have the option of a private vet if I discontinue with Petsmart.

Bizzymammabee · 10-12-2011, 05:36 AM

I would definitely say it depends on where you live. I tend to use Minksheen shampoo all year and the summer months I use the frontline. The minksheen has mink oil and citronella in it to repel bugs while conditioning their coat.

southernbelle04 · 10-12-2011, 10:33 AM

Good question! I was wondering about this too. I've got it on my list to ask the vet on our first visit to see what is best for our area.

kdhawks · 10-12-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BlondeLocks

Thank you. Can you recommend a good Vet here in Charlotte. So far I've been with Petsmart for the first year and have not had any problems with the one at Blakeney. But I would like to have the option of a private vet if I discontinue with Petsmart.

Sending you a PM.

10-11-2011, 03:30 AM	#1
tahk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 44	Is Frontline (Flea,Tick Preventative)Needed all Year? We give our dogs Frontline topically every month, but I was wondering if it is really necessary in the Winter months? Do any of you skip Nov.-Feb.? Thanks in advance!!!

10-11-2011, 06:11 AM	#3
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Yep -- depends on where you live. I know some places in Canada don't even have any cases of heartworm or flea/ticks so nothing is needed... lucky them! Here in Maryland, I use it accordingly. Well I give heartworm meds every month, it's not worth the risk to me not to. Flea/tick meds I just play by ear. Usually ticks here are terrible in the summer, however this year, I gave him Advantix in June and did not give again until two weeks ago (first week of October). Never saw any ticks. I probably will give one more dose in December (and skip November) unless I am seeing more ticks around. Last December, I pulled three ticks off him, so ended up having to use the stuff. My usual course of action is to use Frontline from October-April and then I use K9 Advantix in the summer when ticks are usually worse. I prefer using Frontline because it does not contain permerthin but I like to avoid them all if at all possible. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 10-11-2011 at 06:13 AM.

10-11-2011, 06:28 AM	#4
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	I use Frontline Plus all year long in NC. __________________ katy&levi

10-11-2011, 08:12 AM	#6
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I normally use advantix in the warmer months and switch to frointline in the cooler months. Although last January I did not treat her for that month. I think it really depends on the weather and area you live. Sammy picked up at tick around Thanksgiving time last year in West Virginia and it was snowing there. __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

10-11-2011, 01:08 PM	#10
AmyD102 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Norwood, MA Posts: 162	I usually only apply Advantix when there is no snow on the ground! __________________ Milo (11/1/11) Kiwi (RIP 7/28/10-9/21/11) & Lola (RIP 7/12/11 - 9/8/13)

10-11-2011, 03:34 AM	#2
LDMomma YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Posts: 410	It depends on where you live and the weather. I am in FL and we use it year round. The first year we had the pups we tried to skip it during the winter and ended up flea infested at Christmas.

10-11-2011, 10:35 AM	#7
xoxodoglover89 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 747	I've been using Frontline for Sasha for 3 years now and have always given it April-September and then skipped the cooler months. She really isn't outside that much. I think next year, I'm going to switch to Advantix because we have more of a problem with mosquitoes than anything around my house and I like the fact that Advantix not only kills everything but also repels against it whereas Frontline doesn't actually repel.

10-11-2011, 10:52 AM	#8
tahk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SC Posts: 44	Thanks everyone. I'm in SC, so I probably will stick to monthly use. I get our Frontline Plus at Costco, but I can't remember how much it is. Gosh, it's just so dang expensive, but it beat dealing with Fleas and ticks!!

10-12-2011, 05:36 AM	#12
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	I would definitely say it depends on where you live. I tend to use Minksheen shampoo all year and the summer months I use the frontline. The minksheen has mink oil and citronella in it to repel bugs while conditioning their coat. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

10-12-2011, 10:33 AM	#13
southernbelle04 Katie Scarlett's Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 7,554 Blog Entries: 1	Good question! I was wondering about this too. I've got it on my list to ask the vet on our first visit to see what is best for our area. __________________ Aymee & Katie Scarlett