2007-08-09 02:34:47 · 10 answers · asked by jacquie 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I personally would not use one on a puppy, they chew things and I would hate the pup to chew on that stuff. Why not use the drops between the shoulder blades where they can't reach?
2007-08-09 03:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by mairin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most vets neuter male cats at 6 months of age. Some will do it as early as 8 weeks. Just dont neuter him past 7 months, then you run the risk of him starting to spray. Neutering at a vet should cost $150-$250. You may find some organizations that participate with vets that charge alot less, but the dont usually do preoperative bloodwork and heart monitoring. both of which are important. As for fleas, you need to get something from your vet called capstar. It will kill the adult fleas within a 1/2 hour (for your dog and cat). THen you need a liquid product for the dog called advantix for the cat its advantage. THey are expensive. They are over the counter but your vet should sell them too. The vet will have singles if you cant afford a 6 pack at once. It is a great product and worth the cost. It is a liquid that you squirt between the shoulder blades on the skin. You do it once a month. If you use it for 3 or 4 months it will also continue to kill the dormant eggs and larvae around the house. Just killing the adult fleas wont stop the problem. THats why this advantix/advantage works well, it stops the problem from cycling. Be careful with other store products like biospot, that is actually a very risky product to use. A flea collar for the cat can be hit or miss. Some cats have bad reactions also dog flea collars can be deadly to cats if the cat grooms the dog. Collars dont stop the ongoing flea growth of eggs and larvae. You could also try frontline or promeris if advantix is too expensive. When you apply the liquid be sure to put it in a few spots so it gets into the skin and the pet cant reach and lick it. As for any other tips and info. Dont use your fingers/hand has a toy for the kitten, he will learn to bite. Make sure you have a scratching post. THe cheap cardboard kind, many cats like. Or those curve shaped ones that have a tight loop material at petsmart. When your kitty is sleeping, let it sleep! Good luck, sounds like you want to do the right thing. Kristy
2016-04-01 07:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flea collars are hardly ever recommended from a clinic! They can be very bad for the skin of the animal, most likely resulting in skin irritations and allergic reactions. We like to tell our clients to get rid of the collar and use frontline or advantage. If it is that bad get a capstar. Capstar kills the adult fleas within 24 hours (you will literally see them fall off and die). After the 24 hours you can then put the frontline (waterproof and for the adult fleas, larvea, and ticks) or the advantage (only for adult fleas). Whichever works best for you. You can use the monthy frontline or advantage every three months until you get the situation taken care of.
2007-08-09 02:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by tiger_cutie2000 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get Frontline or Advantage. It comes in a little tube that you put along the dogs back. Flea collars are useless and don't do anything.
2007-08-09 02:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by ayesem 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT use flea collars or ANY other oTC flea product..they aren't effective and they are dangerous to your dog...they can cause skin irritations, skin burns, neurological issues, seizures and even death.
Go to your vet and get a safe effective flea product.
2007-08-09 12:38:31 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your dog frontlined- or my vet uses revolution- it's flea, tick, and heartworm preventative. Flea collars are a waste of money.
2007-08-09 02:43:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dont use those. The toxins from them enter through there pours and cause allergic reactions or worse make them horribly sick. Very few reccommend this for this dogs, take her to a vet and ask for a liquid form (like advantix, etc) they will go by weight so the right dose is given each time.
2007-08-09 05:50:46 · answer #7 · answered by divers_godeeper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No i dont think so,, but there are many flea collars around, some are for older dogs, but there should be some puppy ones in most pet shops.
Good luck
2007-08-09 02:38:10 · answer #8 · answered by x ZOΣLOUiSΣ * 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
shes just the right age mine is three months and has a fleacoller
2007-08-09 02:38:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
usually the packages say 12 weeks or older so she should be o.k. now.
2007-08-09 02:38:20 · answer #10 · answered by pooh 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋