Does over the counter flea drops work? My dog skin is too sensitive for frontline...?

Answer 1

I would not. Here is an example why you shouldn't
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Answer 2

Frontline, Advantage, and Advantix are all over the counter. That means you don't need a prescription to buy them. I mention this because of some of the other answers on here.

You can try one of the other two brands I mentioned. The cheap stuff isn't that safe to use and flea collars don't work.

Treat the yard and house for fleas to help control them since your dog is sensitive to frontline, and may be so to the other brands as well. Fleas live in the grass, carpet, furniture, etc.

Answer 3

Over the counter may not be any less irritating. It's not that it is weaker than prescription, but it's a different family of pesticide. It's actually a little more likely for a dog to have an "allergic" type reaction to the over the counter ones. They work really well though. Make sure you are not bathing your dog within 4 days or so of applying the drops-the natural oils on your dogs skin help keep it from burning or irritating the skin. Depending on your dogs reaction, being chewed up by fleas may be just as bad as skin irritation from the drops-good luck!

Answer 4

Over the counter flea repellants contain harsh/toxic chemicals and are not effective at protecting your dog from fleas. They are cheaper than frontline or advantage, however they do not work and will cost you more money in the long run.

Frontline and advantage are safe in ALL dogs (8 weeks and older) and are not contraindicated in patients with skin sensativities. In fact these products are pivotal in controlling insect associated allergies in dogs (and cats) and have revolutionized the way we care for our pets.
The only side effects associated with these product can be local irritation and hair loss (where it is applied), but that is rare.

Bottom line: Unless your dog has severe autoimmune disorders, this product can be used.

Consult your vet. they will say the same thing

Answer 5

If you mean from stores, no they don't work. And if your dog's skin is too sensitive for Frontline, believe me when I say you don't want to try anything from a store or supermarket - the sort of stuff sold here is not even appropriate for application to dogs and cats and often causes bad reactions and even deaths - so if your dog is sensitive, definitely stay away!

If you've had problems with Frontline, just try one of the other veterinary spot-ons i.e Revolution, Advantage or Advocate. They're all different drugs, it's unlikely your dog would react badly to all of them.

Chalice

Answer 6

No , over the counter flea treatment is rubbish .Your vet will sell more than front line , they sell other flea treatment , because there are a large number of dogs that are sensitive to front line , have you tried adding garlic to your dogs food this will guard against fleas but not mites >talk to your vet they will recommend a different treatment

Answer 7

Try advantage instead. That's what we use for my dogs. Also, look into Capstar flea medication. It's pills, you give the dog one and they kill the fleas with in 30 - 45 minutes. That is what we use at the shelter where I work, and we haven't had any type of reaction, and that way you aren't putting anything on your dogs sensitive skin.

Answer 8

More than likely, anything would be too much for his skin.
I use Bio Spot, which is otc. It does work and work very well. I have 3 dogs in the house and I never see a flea or a tick. I've used it for over 12 yrs now on all mine and on all the rescues that I've had.

Answer 9

Have you tried Advantage? My breeder uses this to kill fleas. She likes this better than Frontline.

Answer 10

no and they can be dangerous. what happens when you apply frontline? have you tried putting it in different spots? have you tried using advantage? you could also try a natural flea product, although not as effective as frontline or advantage, they do offer temporary relief.

Answer 11

I put it on his head between his ears (my dog) and there is plenty of fur there. I use the stuff from the vet every three months and I keep forgetting the name of it. It works very well.