I was at the Pharmacy and saw they have a 3 month supply of Hartz for only 7 bucks that is a topical medicine, similar to how Frontline is administered.
Is Frontline the best? What is the active ingredient besides the brandname? Everyone says Frontline is the best but I went to a vet when I brought my first dog that had a flea collar on and they suggested a pill, which I forgot the name of. So are there alternatives to Frontline in pill form?
And I ask again, Does garlic really keep ticks and fleas off of pets? I didnt hear quite a resounding Yes in my last question so am readdressing this question to see if it is a myth or truth. Thanks for everyones input in advance.
2007-11-18 01:57:19 · 18 answers · asked by Marion C 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Over the counter treatments do not work! Frontline is far better. I give my dogs garlic and the last time I saw fleas must be 10+ yrs ago.
The idea that garlic is toxic is a myth - garlic has been used successfully in herbal treatments for dogs for years.
2007-11-18 02:17:27 · answer #1 · answered by anwen55 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't say if Frontline is best because I haven't used anything else - Frontline works.The active ingredients in Frontline is fipronil and Frontline Plus fipronil and s-mehoprene. The lot number on the package should correspond to the lot number marked on the individual applicators (to avoid cheap fakes). I've had a flea infestation in my house, it's a nightmare, so am not willing to mess with other brands.
I have heard through the various dog groups I belong to that a daily garlic supplement works for fleas, not ticks. My dogs get ticks on them if I don't use Frontline. I've read that fleas only live on unhealthy dogs and I don't buy that.
2007-11-18 10:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Little Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hartz is defiantely NOT as good as Frontline..matter of fact Hartz (and other OTC flea products) can be deadly to your dog. It can cause skin irritations, skin burns, neurological problems, seizures and death. Flea collars of any brand can cause the same seriosu issues.
Frontline/Frontline Plus and Advantage are considered two of the best flea products and are also considered the safest. There is also Program, Capstar (kind of an outdated product now..there are better products), Reveloution. Whatever product you go with get it from your vet.
2007-11-18 20:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hartz is permethrin. NO good for treatment of fleas, Garlic can be toxic to dogs. The pill is Capstar and can only be gotten from your vet. It is used and then Frontline is appied 24 hours later.
Actually in Stephanie's defense here permethrin does work as a fly repellent. With the dogs that the flies love their ears around here, we put permethrin on their ears once a month in the warm months and it helps keep flies away. There are a lot of breeders that know about this.
2007-11-18 10:06:28 · answer #4 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
stay away from Hartz products. i have heard that a garlic supplement made for dogs does work to some degree, but isnt a definate solution. i would go with the frontline, but only for about 3 to 4 months, then switch to either revolution or advantage
2007-11-18 10:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hartz is junk and I would not recommend it to anyone. As for Frontline, I can't say that it's the best because it didn't work on my dog, however it works great on other dogs I know. I use Advantix and it works great. It all depends on the dog. I wouldn't use garlic either because I believe it is toxic to dogs.
2007-11-18 10:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by Dachshund gal? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hartz is not comparable to frontline. I think the pill you are talking about is called a capstar but it only works on adult fleas, it doesn't kill flea larva or flea eggs and doesn't work on ticks. Your best bet is Frontline. You only have to apply it once a month and it technically lasts for up to three months on fleas and one month on ticks.
here's some more info on fronline
http://frontline.us.merial.com/products/products_faqs.asp
2007-11-18 10:28:39 · answer #7 · answered by Ana Maria 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Our family has tried the hartz brand before and it didn't work, it nearly killed my cat, and we then went back to Frontline Plus and it killed every flea and flea egg. So that is why hartz is so cheap, it dosn't work and i don't suggest garlic. Good luck.
2007-11-18 10:09:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
NO HARTZ at all! It has been know to make dogs sick & even have dogs have sezures and even death has occured with using Hartz products.
Get the Frontline and keep your dog safe and flea free!
2007-11-18 10:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hartz smells terribly terribly bad for a LONG time. Been there, done that. Frontline works GREAT and has almost no smell. I think the Hartz may work 'cuz it stinks so bad!!!
2007-11-18 10:22:28 · answer #10 · answered by wi_mbr 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋