The best flea meds poll???
Frontline won't work on Cleo for some unknown reason and I have always used it so I find myself in unknown territory and would like to know what others use??????
Your actions speak so loudly I cannot hear your words.
Comments
We also use Activyl for Tick treatment which kills Fleas as well.
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com
Trifexes is great stuff.
I also like Advantix II- prevents fleas, ticks, biting flies, misquitos and lice I believe. Only downside is it is highly toxic to cats.
@philsergeant- All dogs can get fleas/ticks. I will say that from experience as dog groomer some dogs seem to attract them like crazy and some pretty much never get them. Your dogs lifestyle (indoors/outdoors) will definitely affect likelihood of them catching fleas.
@ Leslie- Some meds work better for some dogs than others, I'd definitely try Advantix II or ask your vet about trifexes.
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com
In the event there was a product that was truly effective with preventing fleas,ticks, mosquito, and worms they would rule the market.
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com
My dogs get dirty all the time so I'm constantly having to wash them. I think using the Dawn a lot helps out too because it will kill Fleas on contact if there are any on them. Another thing I use a lot of is cedar bedding. I use cedar bedding in their travel kennels, in their dog houses, and even when weening puppies in a weening box. Fleas, mites, insects, etc do not like Cedar and it's proven to expel fleas. I've heard of many bathing their dogs with cedar oils. To prevent cedar chips from making a mess in the house you can pack the cedar chips in a pillow case (one with a zipper) and use it for a kennel pad. If your Bullies are still at the age where they like to chew on things you may not be able to use it though unless you want to see a big mess in the morning.
In the event I obtain a rescue dog that is rendered to us the first thing I do is bath them twice using a lot of Dawn soap and a good brush. In the event you wish to use a liquid form of flea medication on the back of their neck and rump area this would be the time to use it when the dog has been thoroughly dried off.
If your outside area is filled with fleas that your dogs keeping picking up on, you may have to spray the yard to kill them from the original source.
"It's not just a Dog, it's a Bull Terrier!"
www.bulliesofnc.com
The Lyme vaccine only protects against 2-3 strands of Lyme unless it has changed. There hasn't been extensive research on it but there have been some studies that show some dogs on Lyme vaccine over years that have developed Lyme type symptoms. Lameness in limbs, arthritis, kidney problems etc. Whether its linked is beyond anyone but I wouldn't doubt it.
My vet tried getting it for my guy but I told her I'd pass for now. I dont think the future risk is worth the (possible) reward now. If lyme is caught early it can usually be taken care of from a doxycycline protocol in humans and dogs. Just keep a close eye on them and check them when in woods. Don't forget the neglected areas like tail, between paws and pit areas. Don't let me sway your decision. If it makes you feel more comfortable then by all means do it. Lyme is no joke.
I just use advantix II on him and thats all. I take my pup hiking pretty much everyday. I check him multiple times while hiking then when I get back home. There is never going to be a 100% repellant so I do pull ticks off of him at least a few times. I usually try to avoid the higher grass areas. I couldn't imagine not taking him hiking. It's so much more fun for both of us and other dogs if we run into people. There is no other environment like it to let explore and run around off leash.
Sorry if this seemed fragmented. Was trying to gather all my thoughts and typing this from my phone.