Comments on: Do you have your dog on a monthly flea treatment?

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:10:59 +0000

Yes, my two are on frontline. Even if they are playing in your yard then can come in with fleas and ticks. Once you get those into your house it is a pain to kill them and have them removed. Prevention is key. This also helps your pets health. Fleas can be in your yard, along with ticks. We put something on our grass that is supposed to deter them from our yard, however we have still seen them. We luckily still keep our dogs on frontline, and have never had a problem.
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By: nikko,peke lvr

nikko,peke lvr — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:28:59 +0000

I d/n use the frontline as I don't like putting a poisen on my dogs.In the oast they have all had allergic reactions to it.I now buy an all natural treatment from the pet store called Natural Defense and this works great.It is all natural oils that go on 1x a month neck to tail and smells good.No poisen and No fleas or ticks.It cost $12.00 for 3 vials.I have 11 dogs and believe me it works
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By: dorothy s

dorothy s — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:06:59 +0000

I have had dogs for over forty years and none of them have ever had fleas. I have never treated any of my dogs with conventional flea preventative treatments because they contain harsh chemicals .
Vets and the manufactures of flea treatments will tell you that they are vital, simply because they make a profit. All of my dogs have mixed freely with other dogs and I do take precautions.
There are lots of treatments for killing and preventing fleas, they are full of nasty chemicals and they are expensive. I make up a solution for my dogs which prevents fleas, although it is also said to kill fleas I have no experience of this because my dogs have never had fleas.
At the outset it may be expensive to buy the ingredients, however they will last for years. Use a few drops of Citricidal and essential oils of Citronella, Tea Tree and Lavender. Add this to half a pint of vinegar or water and sponge a small amount onto your dog’s coat. I use this about twice a week.
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By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:59 +0000

Yes, i have a teacup maltese named Sophie and every month we put Frontline flea treatment on her neck. I think that it is very necessary to do this because your dog can get fleas anytime, anywhere, and once your dog has them, they are extremeley hard to get rid of. i know because my dog had fleas last year.
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By: oddishkennels

oddishkennels — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:53:59 +0000

my dogs are hairless so no I do not, but I recommend to my clients is Advantex, this last year we found that the fleas where still living after people used frontline and frontline plus that is including have an exterminator in to spray and flea baths for all the pets, they still had fleas after this went on for 3 months they tryed the advantax and the owners have no fleas now.
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By: Ymmo the Heathen

Ymmo the Heathen — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:22:59 +0000

Advantix or frontline need to be applied every 3 months (if you don't bathe your dog very often. If you bathe it with shampoo, it washes off much quicker.) It works fine for mine.
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By: Sweet Cat

Sweet Cat — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:03:59 +0000

Yes and the vet use the best treatment!
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By: natsginger

natsginger — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:37:59 +0000

Yes, all 3 Poms get Front Line every month all year long. Works great.
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By: Slow Hand

Slow Hand — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:25:59 +0000

It’s always a good idea to treat for fleas and ticks on a monthly basis. Both Advantage and Frontline are great products.

Or you could do what I do to my dog……shave him bald.

lol
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By: lorraine

lorraine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:20:59 +0000

you should get it from your vet its safer
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