Fleas?

[Sue&Reu2]

Last couple of days I have noticed a few black fleas on Reuben. He has been on the prescription flea drops since the beginnings of Spring. I know that there is a pill for fleas that they can take also. However my vet only offered the drops to me. I did not question the pill because I just assumed the drops would do the job. Any pros & cons on the subject?

[Tanya]

I have used both Program (pill) and Frontline. I prefer Frontline because it kills fleas and ticks. With Program, it takes a while to get in the system and start to work. Also the flea has to bite the dog and I don't want that. Frontline kills the fleas within 24 hours of application. I might see a flea every now and then, but not many. Advantage also works pretty well too for fleas but not ticks. Good luck.
Tanya

[Penny's Aunt]

I found that bombing the house with a flea bomb that contains Precor improves the effectiveness of Frontline or Advantage.

A lot of people don't like these foggers, but if you air the house out thoroughly, you shouldn't have any problems. I use them & my mother with heart/breathing problems doesn't notice any difference afterwards. I would think she would if they were very bad.

I'm not a big proponent of poison chemicals, but...

[Sue&Reu2]

Thanks for the Tip!!

[WOTANSMUTTI]

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Hey Penny's Aunt! What a great way to gage if that fogger works. "Well, if mom isn't in a gasmask when I get home,I guess it's OK"
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[bigotis]

Hi Sue and Rue! Otis prefers the Frontline in this tick and bug infested state of Minnesota! We use it on our Malamute, too and he has not had a tick since. We have also been able to avoid the dreaded fleas. I have to apply the Frontline until first frost. Good luck!

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[Penny's Aunt]

Yes, we use Mom as the mine canary! If she isn't lying on the floor, gasping for air, we figure the chemicals aren't TOO bad!