Sarah Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Fleas are a constant problem to many pet owners. For every flea you see on your pet there could be hundreds more that you can't see. A female flea can lay 50 eggs per day! Fleas love the warm temperatures and humidity of spring but are also content with living in our homes when it's cold outside. Monthly preventative treatment is always recommended by vets and treatment is normally applied to the back of the neck via a pippet (oral medication can also be used) Treating regularly will also prevent parasites caused by fleas such as tapeworms. Don't forget as well, some pets can be allergic to the flea bites! always consult your vet before buying a product to use on your pet, the same as you would consult a doctor before giving your child a medicine. As well as treating your pet(s) you also need to ensure that you hoover EVERYWHERE, next to skirting boards, the sofa, chairs, rugs etc. Fleas can get ANYWHERE and love warm dark places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 we get a 3 month preventative spot on from the vets.......fingers crossed never had a problem so far....i'll hunt out the box and let you know what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Is it Frontline? That's what i use with my boys and the cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majormom2u Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 My kids did not do well on any of the conventional methods... specially Frontline!(they developed bad allergy to them) ... Now we use an oral prevention med that works like a charm!... no mess, no worry about keeping them appart while it dries... one pill down the hatch and it's done!!!! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 great thread Sarah - added to rep We currently use Frontline monthly spot on at the moment but due to us going to the forest we are looking at getting one which apparently acts as a wormer and prevents mites (i.e. fox mite) aswell. It a 3 monthly one and is a spot on too. It does cost a fair bit more but using that (soz, can't remember what its called) would mean we wouldnt need to get extra to prevent the mites and wouldnt need to worry about worming tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympia Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I use K9 Advantix due to the mosquito's in our area, I just switched the heartworm meds from Heartgard plus to Tri heart plus which is essentially the same med just the generic version at a huge discount. Heartgard plus is $11.99 a pill for each dog, and Tri Heart plus is $4.99 a pill for each dog. {I spoke with the vet about it, and she said they actually carry the Tri heart Plus, I had no idea, anyway just thought I would share} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted April 15, 2009 Report Share Posted April 15, 2009 I use frontline and as I go to the forest a lot I give them garlic tabs to prevent them catching ticks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 I use frontline and as I go to the forest a lot I give them garlic tabs to prevent them catching ticks . never thought of that, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackie248 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm not a huge fan of the chemical flea and tick products. But I do understand the need for them, especially in places where there is an abundance of these pests. I like to search for herbal remedies for most things I can help prevent. I found a little article I bookmarked that lists a few natural alternatives to preventing fleas and ticks. http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Natural-Flea-and-Tick-Repellent-for-Dogs.694111 I've been following this since last summer and it's been working great. Keep in mind we do go out often to parks and hiking trails. Even if it isn't 100% effective, the general health of my dog has improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 we also use frontline its worked for usso far for all dogs weve owned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Jackie, Welcome to the pack Great link, added to rep I hadn't even thought of using natural remedies. Very interesting read, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Jackie welcome on board, thanks for the link, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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