Flea Treatment For Dogs??

[grandpajoe]

How often should we apply the liquid to our dog? My wife said the vet recommended "every month" but I feel that's too much and the vet would want it doing often as he'll sell more stuff!!

Chris

[murraymints]

If he's clear and its preventative...once a month sounds ok ?

[FredPuli43]

I use Advocate and just follow the instructions. I notice that my vet, who sold it to me, sends me email reminders to repeat the dose !

[woofgang]

Does your dog get fleas? because mine never do. I worm them and use tick treatment (big problem around here) but don't routinely treat for fleas.

[pixie373]

Might depend which one you use, too. I've been using Advocate, which is great. We have cats too, so more likely to get fleas. I used frontline again last month, for some reason and they needed a second dose a couple of weeks later.

[woofgang]

pixie, up and down the country, frontline resistant fleas are developing. Down here in the south, its not worth using any more. Its one reason that I don't treat unless its necessary, the more a chemical is used, the more likely it is that resistant fleas will develop.

[pastafreak]

I've been using Advantage for about a year on both dog and cat. They ate both clear...with better skin. I get it online from VioVet.
The advice on most treatments is monthly...but I concentrate on the warmer months.

[divegirl]

Do you need a prescription for Advantage Pasta?

Lisa x

[lankeela]

I never treat mine unless I see evidence of fleas on them and then I use Frontline spray (not the spot on). I don't believe in putting chemicals into or onto your dog unless necessary and I have never had a problem with Frontline spray when needed.