He gets frontline every month like clockwork. He picked up some fleas from outside and now he has several. I want to get rid of them tonight. How do I do it. Is it safe to use something else when he had a application of frontline only 10 days ago? Can I use flea soap or a dip?
2007-10-22 14:44:52 · 8 answers · asked by casey 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Its 9pm and all of the Vets offices are CLOSED!!! I wanto to treat him tonight with a flea shampoo or spray and Im wondering what is best and if it is ok to use while he is on frontline. I know about capstar but cannot get any til TOMORROW!!!
2007-10-22 15:05:17 · update #1
Personally, I do not find Frontline that effective. I like Advantage. Some people feel the opposite. You may have to try something else and see if that works better.
2007-10-22 14:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First let me tell you that I own a pest control company and what I will recommend is the complete treatment that should help you completely get rid of the fleas.
First, treat the pet with Capstar. This is a pill that you get from the vet that will kill all of the fleas that get on the animal for the first 24 hours. Second, use either Frontline or Advantage, these can also be purchased from the vet. Frontline can be used on pets 12 weeks old or older. Advantage can be used on animals as young as 6 weeks. If the pet is old enough for either product, switch back and forth between the two. One month use one, the next use the other. The reason I recommend this is that there are two main types of fleas that infest pets. One product works better on the first type and the other product works better on the second type. By using both, you make sure you have covered all your bases.
Once the pet has been treated, you must treat your home and yard. The best products to do this would include not only a killing agent, but also a sterilization agent. Inside, I would use Ultracide, if you can get it. (Many on line sites sell it.) Follow the instructions on the label Wash all animal’s bedding and vacuum frequently. I WOULD NOT put any chemical in the vacuum bag or catch container, other than a flea collar. It is too dangerous to risk the vacuum accidentally spreading that chemical through the air. Throw out the vacuum bag or dump the catch container after every vacuuming. You can never vacuum too much DO NOT STEAM CLEAN YOUR RUGS This can hatch flea eggs and make your problem worse.
Outside I would use Demon WP mixed with Gentrol or Nylar, carefully following label instructions. Treat the entire yard, paying special attention to under bushes and low hanging branches. Most of these products can be bought at any Do-It-Yourself Pest Control company either on line or in a store.
Treating your house and yard is just as important as treating the pet
It is also very important to stay away from the grocery store or box store products like Zodiac or Hartz. Many of these products can cause severe allergic reactions in animals.
2007-10-22 14:54:57 · answer #2 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The vet has a pill, it is really cheap, that your dog can take that will kill all fleas on him.
Then you have to figure out why the Frontline is not working, so that you can keep them off him. I have never heard of a tolerance, but it makes sense.
I used to use Frontline but now use Advantage (for financial reasons). My little pom got bit by a flea, the only reason I know this is because he got worms that ONLY come from a flea bite. I would have sworn on a bible that none of my animals has fleas!
I guess none of it is totally foolproof. But you can probably help your situation some by keeping the outside area where your dog goes free of fleas as mish as possible by spreading sevin dust or some other safe product like that outside.
2007-10-22 14:52:33 · answer #3 · answered by txassgirl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check with a vet to see if a combination of particular products is harmful or not. After using on product for a long time, some fleas may become resistant to that product. Other good products out there include Advantix, Revolution, and Advantage.
2007-10-22 14:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
make sure you did not bathe her 3 days before or after application.
You may need to try another Brand like Advantage?
2007-10-22 14:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by urbanvet.com 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My neighbor used a lice killing treatment/shampoo on her dog, but the dog was sensitive to it, so ask the vet if this is OK, or if they recommend something else.
2007-10-22 14:55:14 · answer #6 · answered by Answer Annie 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can try this revolution medicine. its for fleas & others.
it works really well
2007-10-22 16:04:08 · answer #7 · answered by ♥less 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
advantix works really good from my dogs
2007-10-22 16:54:34 · answer #8 · answered by chrissy_smith2005 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋