My dog has really bad fleas and I don't like them as much as he does. They don't only go to him, but me too! I need to get rid of them, and fast. Is there any kind of medicine that I can put on him that will make the fleas go away and not try to bite me too?
2007-05-06 10:39:50 · 15 answers · asked by Britney 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Frontline.
Fleas cause Tapeworm. Mosquitos cause Heartworm.
2007-05-06 10:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
though hartz may be the cheapest. DO NOT USE IT!!! Ask any vet and they will tell you it is junk. you pay little because it doesnt work, and causes severe sometimes fatal affects on your dog.
I would try a couple of things. First off go to the vet and get some good flea shampoo. that will kill them all right off the bat, and sooth your dogs skin.
Next, get some frontline plus or some k 9 advantage (if you dont have cats)
You might also want to look into some heartworm medicine if you havent already, they can also kill your pup, and come from bugs that could bite your dog if it hasnt been on flea and tick preventer. Also, ticks cause lyme desease, and frontline plus will keep them away
2007-05-06 10:54:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is just fleas you are trying to get rid of you can add garlic powder to their dog food and this will naturally repel fleas. You do not use a lot just a little like you would season to taste for your own food so not a lot. It will work and is very inexpensive. Unfortunately if you are wanting to get rid of tics and prevent mosquito's from getting them than the expensive stuff is the best and there is just no getting around it, if you try in the long run you will have spent more money finding cheaper solutions than if you had just gotten the expensive stuff in the first place. I hope this helps and seriously just for fleas alone the garlic powder really works. Plus it is something most people already have so trying it will not put you out anything but time. It does take a few days to get into their system before you will notice a difference.
2016-05-17 05:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by cathy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First do NOT EVER use Hartz or any other OTC flea product on your dog. They are a big waste of money and can be very, very dangerous to your dog. They can cause serious skin irritations, skin burns, neurological problems, seizures and death. I can't begin to tell you the number of very ill dogs and cats we've had at the hospital because of these products. They use a very potent concentrated pesticide in these products.The pesticide is actually meant for lawns not for use on pets.
You first need to get a good safe product such as Frontline or Advantage then give your dog a good bath with Dawn dishwashing liquid make sure to rinse well then wait 24- 48 hours and apply the frontline or advantage. You will also need to treat your home (do not use bombs as they aren't worth the money).Vaccumn under furniture, around baseboards, couches,chairs mattresses throw the bag away every time in an outside trash container..if you have a heavy flea infestation expect it to take 3-4 months to get it under control.
2007-05-06 13:46:19 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to my vet, the cheaper flea medicines are not the best type. Never use the store bought brands on puppies (younger than one year). Dogs do NOT like fleas. They can harm the dog and make him sick. I would get one from your vet. You can find flea remedies (for the home, not the dog) at the store and you will need to take care of all areas of the home, especially all the places the dog sleeps. The vet can give you both flea medicine and shampoo for the dog but I think you need to buy treatment for the home at places that carry "bug sprays".
2007-05-06 10:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by amyaz_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You want to use either Frontline Plus or advantage. No other product works to kill the life cycles of fleas that's going on during an infestation. Its so much cheaper to spend the money on products that are guaranteed to work than treating your home and pet. You must treat the animal every 30 days to stop the life cycle of the flea for more than 3 months.
If your animal has fleas it inevitably has tapeworms. Take your animal to the vet to pick up either advantage or frontline and to be dewormed due to tapeworms.
2007-05-06 11:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by grinninh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While it's not the cheapest, Frontline Plus is one of the safest and most effective products for flea control. It sounds like you may have fleas in your house, as well. You'll have to treat that first, otherwise, it won't do any good to just treat the dog.
By the way, fleas do not cause heartworms..that's mosquitoes. Fleas can carry tapeworms, though.
2007-05-06 10:45:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter stuff like shampoos and Hartz do not work. They will not get rid of your fleas. You need to be fast about this. They can get in your carpet and you will never get rid of them. Frontline has not worked for my dogs. They still got fleas. The best by far, any vet will tell you the same is Advantage. If you go to 1800petmeds.com you can get it on there a little cheaper. It is pricey, but worth it. When it comes to fleas, shortcuts do not work.
2007-05-06 10:49:53 · answer #8 · answered by atlantaboi3 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Advantage, you'll need a prescription but its by far the best. I've found that OTC products just don't work as well or at all.
You'll probably also need to fog your whole whole with a flea fogger, Raid makes a good one! : )
2007-05-06 10:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by miaalyse 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Frontline or Advantage. Also get a good household spray and treat everywhere. Not cheap to buy but cheaper than getting lots of different "cheap" stuff that doesn't work and messing about for weeks.
One good session with the right stuff should sort it.
2007-05-06 10:45:43 · answer #10 · answered by Debi 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋