Aura Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 One of our dogs keeps getting hot spots that I'm pretty sure are related to fleas. For the sake of this thread, lets assume that they ARE flea related and not food/allergy related, which is a whole 'nother topic that I've already studied and addressed. Regardless, I KNOW we have fleas. What kind of flea control do you use and how well does it work? Both dogs are medium-sized and short-haired, and they mostly stay inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I don't know about "best" but I've been using Frontline Plus on multiple dogs for years and years and it's never let me down. But there are a LOT of anecdotal reports about it losing its effectiveness in various parts of the country. As long as it's working for me I'm going to keep using it. I know it has a long safety record, and that's very important to me. If I ever need to switch to something else I'll go by my vet's office and ask about which product seems to work best in this area. I have a very (very) long relationship with them, so I know they'd tell me the truth and not just recommend whatever product they make the most profit on. For an active flea infestation I would first treat the dog with Capstar and then with whatever monthly product my vet recommended. I would also treat my house and yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 AMDG We use a monthly pill that I think is Comfortis. I second Paws. Capstar is very effective for knocking the fleas off her body now -- or, within the next 30 min or so -- and give a good soothing bath with oatmeal wash or something else soothing. If you don't follow up with a preventative, though, new ones will just hop back on. That's the Comfortis. I just really want ro recommend that bath with a soothing shampoo or conditioner. Her skin is inflamed and irritated and will feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Frontline Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I used frontline for at least a decade, and it finally stopped working for me. I switched to comfortis 2 months ago and it work - fast. But omg forcing those pills down cats throats is torture . . . the dog ate it covered in pb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Frontline Plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I used to work professionally with dogs. The consensus of thousands of owners(my customers) is Frontline Plus. The cheapest place to get it is wag.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 we use a combo heartworm/flea pill.....(maybe comfortis?) never seen 1 flea on either of my girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneinco Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We just went in last month and had fleas on both our dogs.. I can't complain that a product was not working because we were not currently using one, and this was our first time with fleas. That being said when discussing options with the vet, they mentioned fleas this year (we are in Washington State) have been horrible and they are seeing dogs who have been on Frontline even becoming infected. They started us with Capstar and then them Confortis as the monthly protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Colorado...... (snark... tee hee) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We are using certifect (fleas) and trifexis (heart worm & fleas). He gets them 15 days apart. We used frontline until he came in infested with fleas. I am thinking we are going to have to try something else though because I think it is causing itchy rashes on dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We've been using Comfortis for this past year. Simple, once a month and includes heartworm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 We use Sentinel year-round, and Advantix from April to November. Knock on wood, but the only critter we have seen was a tick on my shoe after walking in the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Double Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Adams............. not the cheapest but not the most expensive either. No prescription required, carried at Walmart. Works great.......... haven't seen a flea or tic or ANYTHING on dear dog since switching from a more expensive brand. Dear dog has had zero negative reactions either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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