I.E. FRONTLINE AND SOMETHING ELSE
2006-10-15 12:32:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
It would depend on the ingredients on each product.. that is a question only your vet can answer..and can be asked for free! Your CORRECT answer is just a phone call away...
2006-10-15 12:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. In fact, a dog (or cat) can develop an allergic reaction to any flea medication at any time, so it is always a good idea to keep an eye on them after using the treatment. There shouldn't be any need to use more than one product at a time. If there is a bad infestation, many vets will give Capstar (an oral pill) which very quickly kills any adult fleas, and then will give a topical treatment like Frontline. To the best of my knowledge this does not cause any problems.
If you use two topical treatments, you are definitely asking for potential problems.
If your dog shows any signs of anaphylactic shock (such as a person would experience if they had an allergy to peanuts or bee stings) such as: labored breathing, hives, collapse, sudden and profuse vomiting or diarrhea, get them to any vet that is close by and open--immediately.
2006-10-15 13:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs and cats can suffer a reaction to flea medications, but it's not always an allergic one. They can experience severe complications from toxicity from cheap and substandard products, or from overdoses of the medication.
Every tube of flea medication has a very specific amount of active ingredients call pyrethrins, and each medication has a different one (there are a couple different kinds). Cheaper flea medications are cheap for a reason - they're not as safe OR as effective, and so should never be used. If your dog or cat is having a toxic reaction, they may experience seizures, fevers, organ failure and death.
Allergic reactions can be anything from a few minor bumps on the skin to swelling of the tongue and throat. It's seen occassionally, but not often, in flea applications. These symptoms will usually show up in a few hours.
2006-10-15 12:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by sjlawson12 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dont use two types. if you are really worried about it give the dog a bath using dawn dish soap which should strip the medication of the other stuff you gave. When using Frontline, that really is the only thing you need - it is THAT good.
Frontline is just about the only flea medication besides advantage or advantix (dont use if you have cats) that doesn't get into the nervous system of dogs. It's the best!!
Dont use the Hartz stuff or anything else you find at the grocery store which can KILL your dog .. I've seen it kill several cats when I worked at the vet.
2006-10-15 12:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by Erica M 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First of all don't over medicate your dog like this. Secondly, your dog must have a bad recurring case of fleas for you to even think of dosing him twice. Sounds like you a looking for a quick fix but aren't taking care of the entire flea problem. Fleas stay on a dog long enough to bite and feed on the dog's blood. They jump off and infest the dog's bedding, your house or yard etc. Get the flea problem treated all the way around. Not by double dosing the dog. You may kill him. Treat everything the dog comes in contact with. There are recommendations your vet can give you on how to treat all areas of the dog and his living area. You can find this out by a simple phone call to the vet's office. I'm sure they will help you over the phone with what you need to do. I hope this helps you out. Dog are truly miserable with fleas but never, never double dose the dog!
2006-10-15 12:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frontline doesn't interact with other flea products, however you should never use two or more flea products on your dog at once.
2006-10-15 13:32:07 · answer #6 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may not be an allerrgic reaction but an overdose of flea meds. Why did you use 2 treatments at the same time???
2006-10-15 12:36:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe not an allergic reaction but keep in mind...these products are POISON! Never mix treatments unless you ask a vet.
2006-10-15 12:50:51 · answer #8 · answered by groomingdiva_pgh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is probably not having a reaction to two different treatments, it is just that he is reacting to a ingredient in one of them. See if the two treatments have any different ingredients in them, that should tell you something.
2006-10-15 12:36:27 · answer #9 · answered by dressagerider247 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did you put the two different kinds on your dog already? If so give your dog a bath immediately!!!!! Yes it is possiblle that you can cause some serious damage to your dog. If you haven't DON"T!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-15 12:53:28 · answer #10 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋