Fleas

Savile

Savile

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I have tried every medication there is, I think, to fight fleas on my dogs and nothing works. My sister told me she uses Revolution on her cats and hasn't seen a flea in ages. I went to the Vet and he gave me a prescription. It is rather pricey but works like a charm. I know it sounds like I'm promoting the product here but I'm just saying what works in our house. We are now flea free. :)
 
I've used Revolution for years and it's always done the trick. It's supposed to keep heartworms, ear mites, and other parasites at bay as well. Do you find it hard to apply though?
 
We actually been researching this over the last past week and are hearing that it's going to be a bad season in a lot of areas due to the mild winter. We should be coming out with a research article on our findings about the different products. So far we found that Frontline might only be good if purchased by a Vet and not in stores or online. Something to do with there business protocols or selling the business, weird and scary if you ask us.

On the applying question, we find that using some counter conditioning (DS/CC) when applying is the best approach just like any tool or procedure :) Have some yummy soft food and have someone feed, feed and feed as applying. Or what we always advise go slower, introduce packet mark treat eg...Introduce like any tool or procedure until cued to apply.
 
We used Revolution with success in North Carolina. We are using Seresto for the second year. The jury is still out for us on it though.
 
We used frontline for years on Mickey and honestly didn't have great results. I remember a few years ago we had a bad season up in PA and so many Vets and owners/parents where saying nothing was working. Definitely not looking forward to this year!

I am also researching for best options on treating property for fleas and tic (if there is any)? I didn't find anything yet on that research. We have so many boarders so we try to have some layered protection in play.
 
I was reading people having good luck with bravecto. That’s a topical I believe. For the house we use deflea which is a spray that breaks down the chiton (hard flea shell) insteadof biochemical interrupters.
 
@HereSadie, the kind I get is not hard to apply. It come in those little tubes that you apply to the back of the neck. I can't detect a smell. My babies just don't like the procedure.
 
Savile said:
@HereSadie, the kind I get is not hard to apply. It come in those little tubes that you apply to the back of the neck. I can't detect a smell. My babies just don't like the procedure.
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I'm applying the same stuff. I just worry about getting it just right. My pup is fluffier than she looks and she's a little overweight. Even though Sadie is perfectly cooperative, I have to wade through her hair to hit skin and hope I'm actually still in the right spot. The extra weight kind of shifts around too.

Vinny, I love the name Camp Ruff Ruff. It's brilliant!
 
For the most part the spot on flea stuff is fairly hard to get wrong. The reason you put it between the shoulders is so they can’t lick it off. It works by spreading along the sebaceous glands (basically fatty part of skin) and takes a few days to start fully working. It works on a bell curve meaning it is most effective about 2 weeks in and then goes down in effectiveness. The manufacturer of those products are always available for questions (usually a Vet or Tech on staff) so definitely call the company if you have any concerns about your particular dog.
 
Vinny said:
I am also researching for best options on treating property for fleas and tic (if there is any)? I didn't find anything yet on that research. We have so many boarders so we try to have some layered protection in play.
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Definitely let us know if you come across anything for treating property! We don't have a big flea problem, but the ticks are simply out of control and I would love to be able to create a line of defense against them. I've heard guinea hens are effective, but they aren't always practical.
 
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