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08-31-2010, 07:33 AM | #16 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pewee valley
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| Comfortis is the way to go. I fought fleas on Isabel and Moses all year. Izzy was just chewing herself to pieces. Treated house, yard and gave all 3 dogs Comfortis, along with Frontlineplus and we have been flea free since mid-june. It is absolutely wonderful! I gave them 3 doses of Comfortis, once a month, and will do it again if I need to. (before I went back to chemicals, I was trying all natural stuff - dawn to wash in, apple cider to rinse with, flea medicines with all natural oils, flea spray same way. The fleas on their body at that moment would be killed, but nothing stopped them from hatching or coming back, so back to chemicals I went and do not regret it a bit). Last edited by sherile47; 08-31-2010 at 07:35 AM. |
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08-31-2010, 08:09 AM | #17 | |
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09-25-2012, 07:42 PM | #18 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | Hi, today I just noticed that there were four adult flea on my dog I did a whole day of cleaning and I haven't really gotten to the store because it was late. I will quickly buy some products to prevent the fleas. Do you know any other products that works? By the way, can I find FLEA FREE at any local stores? |
09-25-2012, 07:48 PM | #19 |
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| I've heard good things about Capstar tablets that start killing fleas as early as 30 minutes from the moment of ingestion. Might be worth a shot. I found fleas on Tallulah last week and gave her a bath with Perfect Coat's Flea and Tick soap, treated her with Frontline and we called the Orkin man. I think we caught ours just in time before it could get out of hand, but the dog will be getting flea baths twice a month, Frontline once a month and pest control is coming every other month. If this doesn't work and the problem gets bad, Capstar will be my go-to.
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09-25-2012, 07:51 PM | #20 |
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| I really hope that each of you check with your vet before trying any of these products on your pups. I'm sorry I just really think vet consultation is very important when it comes to Yorkies and small dogs. Please better to be safe than sorry...
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09-30-2012, 06:26 PM | #21 |
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| I agree. You need to be checking with your vet for products. We (I work at an animal clinic ) see a lot of bad side affects to over the counter flea meds. We also see lots of fake products from online sellers (including petmeds ). Comfortis Is the best flea product out there for the money. Kills all fleas within 4 hours. Needs to be given with foot to last full month |
09-30-2012, 06:40 PM | #22 |
YT 2000 Club Member | Hi! I read the posts about fleas and I wanted to say that I used Revolution this summer on my two Yorkies and never saw a flea or tick. They did not have any reactions to the med. You can put this stuff on and still be able to bathe your dogs. It also is a heartworm med. Check it out with your vet. I ordered my from Petmeds and got it cheaper. You do have to have a vet send in a prescription for this. I searched and wanted to use something safe for the dogs and had no problems with this. Sandy |
10-05-2012, 04:58 PM | #23 | |
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10-05-2012, 05:25 PM | #24 |
♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member | How long does Revolution take to work...all three have been treated and Raelle is still scratching...any ideas?
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10-06-2012, 08:47 AM | #25 | |
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Have you tried the Anti flea Shampoo just to "drop" whatever was already infested? I would call the contact number and check with them about an already infested dog. XOXO
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10-06-2012, 11:51 AM | #26 | |
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10-06-2012, 12:01 PM | #27 |
My furkids Donating Member | I am having a issues with fleas too! I HATE them! we have 3 furbutts and NEVER in the 7 yrs of having dogs have we had but maybe 3 fleas! seriously! all of a sudden my neighbor gets a yorkie(that he takes to work with him...he's a contractor so his pup is out side all the time) and brings him over here to play with our dogs....their dog ALWAYS has fleas!! well low and behold ours got them...I tried EVERYTHING! as much as I HATE using chemicals on them I had to cave and get something from the vet,,.my vet uses parastar...took a few days to "kick" in but, they aren't scratching anymore...I felt so bad for them! they would whine when they scratched...poor furbabies...probably didn't know what was happening to them! I HOPE 1 application and vacuuming everyday gets rid of them and I don't have to treat them again...good luck with your little one...i'm sure she's uncomfortable
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10-06-2012, 02:51 PM | #28 |
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| I have been very happy with the results flea control via a monthly pill versus topicals. I've been using the Triflexis pill. I don't even have to use it once a month. Once every two months seems to control them. And I agree, whatever your going to use, make sure your vet recommends it. I was hesitant about the pill, but my vet really recommended it for my dog over topical. I asked a lot of questions too. Everyone will have their own favorite and opinion. Go whichever route you find works best and your vet agrees is safe for your yorkie. |
10-06-2012, 08:15 PM | #29 | |
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10-08-2012, 10:05 AM | #30 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: clearwater, fl usa
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| My vet recommended I use Trifexis now that Bailey is 5mths and over 5lbs. But its over $90 for 6 pk. It also does heartworm and other worms. I have been searching on line for sources and products. I found one company that doesnt req. a RX to be written..cuz you know the vet will be charging for that too (plus I am embarrassed that I have to shop for best prices) is called Pet-rx-meds.com. anyone know if they are authentic and is it safe to buy from them. about $25 cheaper. I am using advantage now and the vet says it doesnt work any more. Anyone else been getting that feedback? |
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