Topical flea treatments

[Pammielu]

I am sure this topic has been here before, but let's go one more round.

I am restocking all flea treatments, and there are so many I have got myself flustered. What do you all use and why? We are overwhelmed here with ticks, so I have to have one that includes them. But they have the original kinds and plus. What is the difference? I know the price is one BIG difference. Help?


Also, for the groomers, I am getting some new supplies and I need a good undercoat rake. Any suggestions? Apollo's hair is getting out of control and I need a good one. I have also found another black spot on his shoulder, crazy pup!

[Diamond]

I'm in Canada so we don't get Frontline, but I'm pretty sure it's very common. The only flea AND tick treatment here is Advantix, which I used once on my dogs, and years later made the connection between it and a seizure in Hades. We can't use it now anyways because there's a chemical (fipronil I think?) that's toxic to cats so it's not to be used in households with dogs and cats.

[borzoimom]

Well we use frontline. I used the one for ticks with Hottie but only because with his condition if he got lyme disease you would not see it until it was too late .
With the frontline for ticks you apply monthly. You can use the plus but really I have found the ( regular) to work as well.
We have more ticks here than we did on the mountain. Probably because its not as cold .. My vet likes the advantix stuff but I have to be careful what I use on Femka and only stay with the " tried and true" with her.

[Pammielu]

Frontline is what I want to get. I think the only difference in the plus is it kills flea eggs also. But for the price difference I think I will just get the original. It has always worked in the past. I have tried Advantix too, but if I remember correctly it didn't work as well. I think I just try to make things harder than they are.

[golden&hovawart]

Frontline,every 2 mths!.

[borzoimom]

Originally Posted by Pammielu

Frontline is what I want to get. I think the only difference in the plus is it kills flea eggs also. But for the price difference I think I will just get the original. It has always worked in the past. I have tried Advantix too, but if I remember correctly it didn't work as well. I think I just try to make things harder than they are.

Well the plus is for tick control for 3 months, if I understand this right, but you can do the same by applying the regular frontline monthly. and yes- there is a price difference and its easier just to take it month by month.

[FairyDogMother]

We don't have a tick problem so I use Advantage. Shop online, I've found fantastic prices for 12 packs that way for Frontline plus or Advantage vs local purchase!

I have put Frontline plus on the 2 dogs that came into rescue with a tick I saw though.

[bdrcol22]

Originally Posted by borzoimom

Well the plus is for tick control for 3 months, if I understand this right, but you can do the same by applying the regular frontline monthly. and yes- there is a price difference and its easier just to take it month by month.

The Plus controls fleas for 3 months. Ticks are only for one month, so if you have ticks you need to apply monthly.

[golden&hovawart]

FRONTLINE Top Spot
provides long-lasting, effective control of fleas and ticks on your cat and dog.
• Kills up to 100% of existing fleas in less than 24 hours• Continues killing fleas for at least an entire month (up to three months for dogs and six weeks for cats)• Remains waterproof for 30 days, even if your dog or cat swims or is bathed• Approved for use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older
FRONTLINE Top Spot is an easy-to-apply liquid that provides your pet with guaranteed control against fleas and ticksRecommended for:
• Dog and cat owners who want long-lasting, fast-acting flea and tick control• Dog and cat owners who prefer convenient topical applicationFRONTLINE Top Spot is approved for use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older. FRONTLINE Top Spot is convenient, highly effective and only needs to be applied once a month to give your pet flea and tick control.
FRONTLINE Top Spot is available in one dosing size for cats but is administered according to the weight of your dog in four dosing sizes: up to 22 lbs., 23–44 lbs., 45–88 lbs., and 89–132 lbs.


FRONTLINE Plus
provides long-lasting, effective control of fleas and ticks on your cat and dog as well as in your home:
• Kills up to 100% of existing fleas in less than 24 hours• Continues killing fleas for at least an entire month (up to three months for dogs and six weeks for cats)• Remains waterproof for 30 days, even if your dog or cat swims or is bathed• Approved for use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older
FRONTLINE Plus - the Vet's #1 choice for flea and tick control Recommended for:
• Dog and cat owners who want complete flea and tick controlFRONTLINE Plus is ideal for use on puppies and kittens 8 weeks of age or older. Not only does FRONTINE Plus kill up to 100% of adult fleas on your pet within 24 hours, it also contains a special ingredient that kills flea eggs and larvae to keep ALL stages of fleas from developing and bothering your pet and your family.
FRONTLINE Plus completely breaks the flea life cycle by effectively stopping the development of new fleas. And, FRONTLINE Plus kills all stages of 4 major ticks, including the one that may carry Lyme disease.
FRONTLINE Plus is available in one dosing size for cats but is administered according to the weight of your dog in four dosing sizes: up to 22 lbs., 23–44 lbs., 45–88 lbs., and 89–132 lbs. FRONTLINE Plus is available in three-dose and six-dose packages.

[borzoimom]

Originally Posted by bdrcol22

The Plus controls fleas for 3 months. Ticks are only for one month, so if you have ticks you need to apply monthly.

Thanks.. I knew it was something like that. I do not use the plus and the last time I did was the year before last because Hottie died before we would have started him on the plus. ( march and had been a cold winter).