HELP Fleas Infested / Need input on using Confortis !!

[Nutmaggie]

I'm confused here.... My Vet told me never to use both Frontline and Comfortis together, however you can use Frontline and Capstar. Frontline and Comfortis used together in one month is like giving your pup a double dose and could be deadly. It would be fine to rotate between Frontline and Comfortis every other month, so a tolerance doesn't develop, but they should never be given together in the same month and/or every other 2 weeks... You could however give a pup Sentinel OR Interceptor and Frontline OR Comfortis in the same month.

[lilyorkiemilo]

My brothers neighbors dogs were infested with fleas and one was a yorkie they used food grade diatomaceous earth on their carpets and also sprinkled it on the dogs and the flees were gone in no time.

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by Nutmaggie

I'm confused here.... My Vet told me never to use both Frontline and Comfortis together, however you can use Frontline and Capstar. Frontline and Comfortis used together in one month is like giving your pup a double dose and could be deadly. It would be fine to rotate between Frontline and Comfortis every other month, so a tolerance doesn't develop, but they should never be given together in the same month and/or every other 2 weeks... You could however give a pup Sentinel OR Interceptor and Frontline OR Comfortis in the same month.

Yes, and that is what I did. . . it took a while to rid the dogs and the house of the fleas but I finally did. If it were not for the Comfortis we would still be infested. So, next year I will know exactly what to do to keep my pups flea free. I will be costly but so very much worth it.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by TxVicki

I use Comfortis on 2 of my 3 girl's. I can't with Luci since she is ony 3 lbs.

I have never had a problem using it.

What you need to do is most possibly have a professional come in and treat your house and yard to get rid of the flea's.

Originally Posted by Bos

You need to get the fleas treated in your home or yard or else you'll never get rid of them. I have a pest control company come out and spray the yard and house quarterly. I also use Trifexis monthly for his flea/tick/heartworm control.

The above posters have your answer. I see that you are worried about chemicals...I have seen people say this for years and they continue to complain about fleas. In the meantime, the pups are miserable with those itchy bugs....as are the people in the house.

Speak with an exterminator about your concerns. I have a great guy who comes here to take care of my fire ants and my pups have never had any problems. I listen to what he says to do and do it. Bottom line, I cannot have them covered in any kind of bug.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Yes, give the pill than two weeks later apply frontline, two weeks than give a pill and so on. So its turns out being once a month for each medication.




Yes, I am noticing that. They are hiding in the carpet where I have the flea trap set up. I can see them burring themselves. So I am going to try the borax and sweep again giving special attention to the area where they spend most of their time. I'll have to do the kitchen too since I hate to say this where they are still being held until I don't see any more fleas in the flea strap . . . MY POOR Babies !!





Great tip Nancy... I was wondering what to do with it or if they are still alive in the tank of my Dyson.


Update: Things have gotten a little better for the pup pups . . I checked them and didn't see not ONE flea. On the other hand the main living area has so so many. I just one 24 hrs period I counted 35 fleas in the trap. I emptied that and than less than 2.5 hrs there were 12. Grrrrr !! On a good note . . the flea trap in the den has not one. Moving it into the kitchen so see what the results are there.


Sad to say the I don't know whether is a good idea to let the pups out of the kitchen or not. I fear that they will become infested again since they are clearly there and very noticeable. Mainly around the trap.... or not that they are on the "PILL" is it safe to let them out?


What do you all think???

I would never give two flea preventatives in one month! That sounds a bit off to me. Your vet recommended this? I would call the manufacturer of these products to check on the safety of doing this.

Again, my opinion is to treat the source of your problem....your yard and house.

[dawn27]

Yes Linda my vet recommend this and although I trust them fully I opted out of giving the Frontline because after giving the Comfortis and putting up my flea traps the fleas after two weeks there was no longer a huge problem. Instead I bathed them regularly and picked off any visible fleas by hand and unless I find out that the Comfortis and Frontline can be harmful to my pups I will be following my vets recommendations next sprint to prevent this from happening again. Yes and I will be treating the yard also . . Thank you for your concern !

[ladyjane]

If it were me, I would remove my pets from my home and have it and the yard treated...then bring the pets back when it is ok'd by the exterminator. I had to
do that years ago and is why I am saying it...I don't usually offer suggestions
that have not worked for me.
Fortunately I don't have fleas anymore...but I know what a pain they can be.
Honestly, your home is the biggest concern. You will probably always have fleas
in the yard. .. monthly treatments on your pups should take care of that.

[Nutmaggie]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Yes, and that is what I did. . . it took a while to rid the dogs and the house of the fleas but I finally did. If it were not for the Comfortis we would still be infested. So, next year I will know exactly what to do to keep my pups flea free. I will be costly but so very much worth it.

In your earlier post you said you gave them Comfortis then 2 weeks later Frontline, correct? That's not rotating monthly, that's double dosing your pet with 2 medications in 1 month. I'm just curious because I was told by my Vet NEVER to do that.

[dawn27]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

If it were me, I would remove my pets from my home and have it and the yard treated...then bring the pets back when it is ok'd by the exterminator. I had to
do that years ago and is why I am saying it...I don't usually offer suggestions
that have not worked for me.
Fortunately I don't have fleas anymore...but I know what a pain they can be.
Honestly, your home is the biggest concern. You will probably always have fleas
in the yard. .. monthly treatments on your pups should take care of that.

Thanks Linda . . This was our first really bad experience with fleas and now that we know how uncontrollable they can be we will definitely keep up on it come this spring.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Thanks Linda . . This was our first really bad experience with fleas and now that we know how uncontrollable they can be we will definitely keep up on it come this spring.

They are indeed horrible. I don't use flea prevention because I don't have fleas here for some weird reason, but whenever I see a pup scratch I look immediately because I don't ever want to go through that again.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by dawn27

Yes, and that is what I did. . . it took a while to rid the dogs and the house of the fleas but I finally did. If it were not for the Comfortis we would still be infested. So, next year I will know exactly what to do to keep my pups flea free. I will be costly but so very much worth it.

The way it's typed it reads like every two weeks the dogs got some sort of flea med. That's too much. Or did you do one med, then a month later do another med, then third month back to first med?

[Ellie May]

Comfortis CAN be given with some other flea medications, just like some people have to take two blood pressure meds, etc. Your vet should know of any interactions (e.g. spinosad and high dose ivermectin).

Now that is not to say this is optimal long term. It, however, may he necessary short term. Consider the flea and tick combination products. It is no different.

If you still see fleas in your carpet, then you probably have hundreds more (and thousands more eggs). If you are still seeing any and have been unsuccessful at treating your floors then call an exterminator. Do not use cheap flea bombs and wait for some magic to happen. First, it probably won't work. Second, you will have chemical alll over the place in prime locations for dogs and choldren to be pousoned.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Comfortis CAN be given with some other flea medications, just like some people have to take two blood pressure meds, etc. Your vet should know of any interactions (e.g. spinosad and high dose ivermectin).

Now that is not to say this is optimal long term. It, however, may he necessary short term. Consider the flea and tick combination products. It is no different.

If you still see fleas in your carpet, then you probably have hundreds more (and thousands more eggs). If you are still seeing any and have been unsuccessful at treating your floors then call an exterminator. Do not use cheap flea bombs and wait for some magic to happen. First, it probably won't work. Second, you will have chemical alll over the place in prime locations for dogs and choldren to be pousoned.

Interesting information (thanks Crystal).. but, personally I won't use Comfortis alone, never mind with another.

I totally believe that if what a person is using is not working, 9 times out of 10 it is because of an infestation in the home.

[ladyjane]

LOL...reminds me of the dealers at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City when it opened...1978 I believe.
Anyway....the carpets had fleas that were supposedly being brought in from the beach and the dealers were actually wearing flea collars on their ankles!

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Interesting information (thanks Crystal).. but, personally I won't use Comfortis alone, never mind with another.

I totally believe that if what a person is using is not working, 9 times out of 10 it is because of an infestation in the home.

I won't touch Comfortis with a ten foot pole.