Flea medications do not work on my dog... any other things that you have used and it was proven to work?

Question

I have bought my dog many different types of flea medications, and none of them have worked on her fleas. She is an inside dog, but is outside for about 30 -45 minutes a day for potty time. My mother or me do not get bit at all, but my doggie has so many on her. Do you have any remedies that I could use on her that will actually work? I used creams, dips, shampoos, drips, etc, and nothing works, so I would be so grateful if you could help. I can't stand to see my poor dog always miserable from the itching!!
Thanks so much!

Answer 1

Are you sure it is fleas? Have you found fleas in her coat? There are lots of other things that can cause itching other than fleas. Have you brought her to the vet? The vet would tell you whether it is definitely fleas or not and help you with a treatment programme.

If it is fleas you will have to follow the vets treatment programme for her and also treat your house for fleas.

Answer 2

Frontline, Advantix and Advantage are all topical flea medications that actually work. They kill and prevent fleas (Fronltine also does ticks and Advantix also does ticks and mosquitos) for 1 month. Cost about $11-$14 per tube.

The stuff you buy @ the stores do not work, you never mentioned the brands you are using but I can't believe you've tried the above brands and they didn't work.

Frontline can be sold over the counter @ most Vet's offices (no prescription needed). Advantage and Advantix are by prescription only so the dog would have to have a current relationship (been there witihn 1 year) for you to purchase the medication.

Answer 3

If you have tried all of these things and you are still having the problems that you are then the environment must be over-run with fleas. Flea control on the dog itself is just one part of the puzzle. You must rid the invironment of fleas as well. This means treating the dog... the home... and the yard.
When you get ready to do this it should be done in one day if possible.
You go to the vet and pick up Frontline and a Capstar. Capstar will kill every flea on the dog within 15-20 min. BUT it will not keep new fleas from jumping on. Frontline does not keep fleas from getting on a dog but kills any that come aboard within 12 hours and keeps them from making more fleas in the meantime.
But do not waist your time or money until you are ready to treat the yard and house as well. There are several very good and very safe products on the market now to help you get this done without putting you in the poor house.
PLEASE do not use any of the flea products that you can buy off the rack at the petstore such as Heartz or Biospot as they ca make your dog very sick. You can check with your vet on this one if you have any doubts.
Good Luck.
~Tyed~

Answer 4

You need Advantage or Frontline, a medication you apply to the skin of the animal once a month. This kills the fleas when they bite the animals, but does not harm you or your pet. You can get it in some of the better pet stores and animal supply stores. It's easier to get it from your vet though.
Don't waste your money on collars or sprays. They don't work.
Also, don't use any of the cheaper topical flea applications, like Bio spot, Hartz, or any of the ones you will find in places like Wall Mart, grocery stores, and Pet Co. These have been linked to a multitude of toxic affects on pets. I speak from experience. It's much cheaper to pay extra for the Advantage/Frontline, than to end up in the emergency room with a pet with liver failure.
Bombing your house is toxic to you, your pets, and the environment. It also costs a lot, and doesn't always work.
Because your dog is inside/outside, you will need to apply Advantage/Frontline every month, unless you live in an area that has cold winters, in which case, once you've gotten rid of the initial fleas, you shouldn't have to apply in the winter.
Keep in mind that flea eggs can lie dormant for a very long time, so you really need to continue Advantage/Frontline for at least 3 months to get rid of the infestation. You will notice a drastic change right away, and after a week or so, you probably won't notice any fleas at all.

Answer 5

I use an all natural Eucalyptus shampoo on my dog and he does not get fleas. Also, be sure your dog has a good flea collar in addition. You may also want to see (or phone) your vet and ask if there is something more you can do. Are you sure the dog has fleas? Have you actually seen the fleas or is the dog just scratching and biting a lot? If you have not actually seen the fleas, it could mean that the dog has dry skin or allergys. Good luck with this.

Answer 6

Fronline Plus is probably about the best bet for treating your dog. You must use it once a month if not more (ie. every three weeks). Fronline is dispursed throughout the skin of your dog and when the flea bites the dog it kills the flea. This also means that you will still see fleas on the dog from time to time until you get them all exterminated.

You must also treat the dogs environment, meaning you need to treat your house and your yard. You can have this done professionally or you can do it yourself. The house needs to be bombed with a product containing and IGR insect growth regulator) in order to kill the adults as well as the imature fleas and eggs present in the carpet and furniture. You will have to get the bombs from a vet because discount stores are not licensed to carry bombs with IGR in them. you will also need a spray thay you can use to get under funiture etc where the bomb will not penetrate effectively. It is important for you to take yourself and your pets out of the house when you bomb it. Follow the instructions on the bomb and you will be fine.

You will also need to get a good insecticide spray for your yard and treat it as well.

Keep up the fight and you will win eventually.

Answer 7

I don't see why Advantix won't work. Frontline isn't all that great. Advantix works a little better. My basset had a BAD case of fleas... ... BAD/ and he had sores all over from scratching. They didn't go away until I switched brands. Also, durring really bad flea seasons, you have to up their dosage (which is pretty costly, but must be done). But, consult a vet first. If it's really bad, and really nothing is working, maybe take the pup to a vet and have him/her shaved? and have any sores treated with antibiotics. That would get rid of a lot of the leas and eggs, and make the existing fleas more managable.

Answer 8

This method works for me everytime. My dog will only get fleas when the weather is changing but I get rid of them within 24 hours.

1) Bathe with a mild shampoo and add about 15 drops of eucalyptus, lemongrass, or lavender oil in with the bath water.

2) Treat the carpets and furniture. I use borax laundry detergent on the carpets and leave it for 24 hours then vaccume it up. A basic flea spray will work on the furniture.

3) Use flea drops on your dog. I recommend natures guardian. It works better than most fea treatments except Revolution.

4) Treat your yard every few months to prevent reinfestation.

Answer 9

I know this is a flea medication but I am going to mention it because it is the ONLY one that works for my dog. You have to buy it from a veterinarian. Frontline Plus Flea and Tick. You put it on the back of the neck once a month and it destroys the flea's ability to reproduce and eventually kills it. If you have a bad infestation, you need to do it for 3 months straight to rid the house of them. My dog is allergic to fleas and I have found nothing else that works as good as this.

Answer 10

Well one good medication is Frontline.

But if the problem persists immediately take your pup to the vet for a flea dip. Fleas can end up causing a very serious health issue to your pet.

Also, consider "fogging" or "bombing" your home with anit-flea formulas. You can find them at Home Depot or Publix, and your vet of course.