Does anyone know where to get dog flea killer from?

Question

Apart from the extortionate vet? Or.. do you know another way of getting rid of fleas from a dog?

Answer 1

Pet shops, supermarkets or Vets

Answer 2

A cautionary tale........I bought flea stuff from the supermarket, it was a well known brand and loads cheaper than the vets. I applied it and assumed the fleas would go. I was wrong. A week later my dog had a rash so we took her to the vet. I was mortified to discover that she still had fleas and they were irritating her skin badly. Apparently only the ones you buy at the vet's actually work. And now I can vouch for that!! It wasn't so expensive really - £20 for six months worth of flea killer from the vet and peace of mind cos it worked straight away. Just thought I'd share that with you, hope it helps!!

Answer 3

Most pet stores have a variety of flea products ranging from shampoos and sprays to little capsules that you break open over the dogs neck and base of tail. Another good thing to get is an upholstry spray to spray carpets, furniture your dog is allowed on and their bed. Fleas actually spend most of their life in fabrics rather than on the pet, so getting rid of fleas on the dog will not solve the problem by itself.

Answer 4

I really wish there was a cheap option for this one, there is,nt. Most pet shops, evan supermarkets sell something, but they dont work. My best advice, keep dogs away from cats, because fleas love cats, fleas, or their lavae , stay in Carpets, bedding, rugs, all that kind of stuff. It aint just the dog, the house needs to be treated, the dog needs to be wormed every six to twelve months as well. I WISH there was a cheap alternative, in fourty years I,ve never found one. GOOD LUCK !!!

Answer 5

Pet Shop sell it but it isn't as power full as the stuff from the vet. If you don't want your dog suffering from fleas then go get proper stuff it's more expensive but isn't the dogs health more important then your pocket?? I use Front Line spray Coz I've got so many animals and it works a treat better than anything Else I've tried.

Answer 6

If you want to waste money and have your dog riddled with fleas and your house infested then buy flea stuff from a pet shop or supermarket. I work in a vets and its getting boring the amount of people who bring in flea ridden pets saying "but we treated him/her with flea treatment from the pet shop" POINTLESS!! Pet shops and supermarkets are not licenced to sell products strong enough to kill fleas. When will people realise this!!! Go to your vets for the poor dogs sake!

Answer 7

pet stores should carry some stuff. A flea collar is probably one of the worst treatments. I haven't had one dog that it worked on so far. Its used mostly to keep the fleas from jumping to the dogs head.

Answer 8

I know it is costly to purchase from vets but all there stuff is licensed which means will definitely do the job if you buy from pet stores you will end up paying more as it won't work effectively. Front line is the best it will kill whats there then used regularly will prevent further infestation make sure to vac house and wash dog bedding as well

Answer 9

some natural alternatives.

tea tree and neem oil are natural pesticides that are also good for all skin complaints and are safe for dogs. find a shampoo AND conditoner that contains either specifically for dogs.

lavender is also a good pesticide if yoy have wooden floors hoover well in the cracks/corners then put a few drops of the pure oil in hot water and wipe over the floor , also natural antiseptic.

boil all pet bedding/ accesories and any other blankets they lie on if fabric allows, kills fleas

another treatment is to give the animal garlic capsules daily. this is supposed to prevent fleas from living on the animals coat.
check with your vet.

cider vinegar is good and can be used to rinse you pet. (treatment recomended for head lice too)

cimb the pet reguarly with a lice comb , i have used it and it reduces the amount of infestations alone!

hope this helps

Answer 10

Flea collars don no longer artwork on the final of situations besides. Grocery, puppy grant and puppy shop flea remedies are no longer effective the two, and are conventional for inflicting seizures and loss of existence in kittens and cats. the sole flea remedies that incredibly do artwork must be bought at a veterinarian.