| Dog fleas. 23:29 - Oct 13 with 2335 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Anybody know what vets are prescribing at the moment that works? Don't want to pay one just to find out. |  |
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| Dog fleas. on 02:03 - Oct 14 with 2225 views | Kropotkin123 |
When we were in the UK (2y ago) we got Advantage Spot-on flea treatment from petsathome.com. |  |
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| Dog fleas. on 07:47 - Oct 14 with 2125 views | MK1 |
Have used both of these before and they did the trick.
Bob Martin Clear Flea Tablets.
Beaphar FIPROtec Spot-On.
Should also have put that the flee shampoo's are also very good. Depends how bad the infestation is. As previous poster wrote, Pets at Home have plenty of over the counter products these days, so I would try them first before laying out for a vets consultation.
Hope that helps. [Post edited 14 Oct 2023 7:54]
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| Dog fleas. on 07:55 - Oct 14 with 2101 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
The stuff called Endectrid that vets used to give no longer works. Someone that works in a vets has just told us that Simparcia stronghold or Nexgard are the current formulations that do the trick. The vets like to charge £50 or so for the pleasure of weighing your dog to get the dosage right. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 08:02 - Oct 14 with 2086 views | MK1 |
| Dog fleas. on 07:55 - Oct 14 by BanksterDebtSlave |
The stuff called Endectrid that vets used to give no longer works. Someone that works in a vets has just told us that Simparcia stronghold or Nexgard are the current formulations that do the trick. The vets like to charge £50 or so for the pleasure of weighing your dog to get the dosage right. |
I have never had to consult a vet for flee treatments. Try giving your dog a bath with a flee shampoo. It smells a bit, but kills the eggs. Then a Bob Martins flee tablet should do the job. If not, then yes, consult the vet. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 08:27 - Oct 14 with 2066 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Vets will always give an all-in-one tablet, not a spot-on treatment.
https://www.viovet.co.uk/NexGard-Tablets-for-Dogs/c19457/
Oh, and vets are the biggest money grabbers I've ever come across. When my vet found out that we were buying YuMove for my dogs joints, she said, "You know that you can claim that on your insurance if we supply it to you?". Monthly cost direct £26, Monthly cost through my vet, £78 and increased insurance premiums.
Errr... No. [Post edited 14 Oct 2023 8:32]
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| Dog fleas. on 09:21 - Oct 14 with 2005 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Dog fleas. on 08:02 - Oct 14 by MK1 |
I have never had to consult a vet for flee treatments. Try giving your dog a bath with a flee shampoo. It smells a bit, but kills the eggs. Then a Bob Martins flee tablet should do the job. If not, then yes, consult the vet. |
Never had any joy with over the counter stuff in the past when we've had to try. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 09:40 - Oct 14 with 1992 views | Guthrum |
A vet friend of mine once explained to me at great length how genuine dog fleas are very rare. The usual problem is cat fleas infesting dogs.
And how most carpets are incurably infested with millions of the eggs and larvae of cat fleas ... |  |
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| Dog fleas. on 09:48 - Oct 14 with 1943 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
No worries there....we only treat very rarely and never preventatively (ticks get removed by hand) and certainly never wash the old boy. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 10:13 - Oct 14 with 1926 views | Grandpa |
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| Dog fleas. on 10:17 - Oct 14 with 1915 views | MK1 |
| Dog fleas. on 09:40 - Oct 14 by Guthrum |
A vet friend of mine once explained to me at great length how genuine dog fleas are very rare. The usual problem is cat fleas infesting dogs.
And how most carpets are incurably infested with millions of the eggs and larvae of cat fleas ... |
That hasn't make me start to scratch at all. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 10:21 - Oct 14 with 1888 views | MK1 |
| Dog fleas. on 09:21 - Oct 14 by BanksterDebtSlave |
Never had any joy with over the counter stuff in the past when we've had to try. |
They really are very good these days. I would certainly give it a try. The Bob Martin tablet is very good. Give him a brush as well, just to see if there are eggs. Kill the eggs, kill the flees. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 10:32 - Oct 14 with 1866 views | jayessess |
Mine gets Advocate once a month, seems to do the trick. |  |
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| Dog fleas. (n/t) on 11:41 - Oct 14 with 1822 views | BigCommon |
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| Dog fleas. on 11:47 - Oct 14 with 1817 views | BigCommon |
I've got a 15 year old Jack Russell. And have probably tried every flea treatment going, during his life... What I find with most of them, even some of the expensive ones, is that they are not fully effective for the entire stated duration that they are supposed to be. For instance, if they are meant to be effective for ,say, 1 month. Then in the height of flea season, they might only be fully effective for 2-3 weeks...
The most recent flea treatment I've gotten from the vets, is called "Advantix Spot On", and its by far the best one I've ever used on him. Treats fleas and ticks and most other critters.. I've now been using for most of 2023.. In fact, its been so good, that I haven't had to treat him monthly. More like, every ten weeks.
Of course, the vets will want £50-£60 quid a pop, for a pack of 3 treatments. But I intend buying the next lot, elsewhere, on line. Where I've seen them for half that price..
Stating the obvious here. But very important to wash all bedding etc where the fleas could have laid eggs.. And I always give him a flea shampoo first. Leave for 24hrs so the skin can dry out properly and allow the flea treatment to soak in nicely to the back of the neck....
Advantix Spot On, I can highly recommend it.. | | | |
| Dog fleas. on 14:13 - Oct 14 with 1763 views | Ryorry |
| Dog fleas. on 09:40 - Oct 14 by Guthrum |
A vet friend of mine once explained to me at great length how genuine dog fleas are very rare. The usual problem is cat fleas infesting dogs.
And how most carpets are incurably infested with millions of the eggs and larvae of cat fleas ... |
Exactly. Have never had a single flea on any of my 4 dogs over the past 25 years despite having never used any commercial treatment in that time, as I don't want insecticides in/on my dogs or myself
I've always had hard floors throughout the downstairs & have never had a cat though, except an ex-feral one that wouldn't come inside, preferred living in the barn. Mutts only get washed if they roll in something disgusting (maybe twice a year), but wash their bedding regularly either fortnightly on av., or when needed.
Natural canine health people recommendations here:-
https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/391687147_6714944645264383_40 |  |
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| Dog fleas. on 14:29 - Oct 14 with 1730 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Dog fleas. on 14:13 - Oct 14 by Ryorry |
Exactly. Have never had a single flea on any of my 4 dogs over the past 25 years despite having never used any commercial treatment in that time, as I don't want insecticides in/on my dogs or myself
I've always had hard floors throughout the downstairs & have never had a cat though, except an ex-feral one that wouldn't come inside, preferred living in the barn. Mutts only get washed if they roll in something disgusting (maybe twice a year), but wash their bedding regularly either fortnightly on av., or when needed.
Natural canine health people recommendations here:-
https://scontent-man2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/391687147_6714944645264383_40 |
These came from another dog while being looked after when we were on holiday, no cats. Pretty sure they are dog fleas....really really small. | |
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| Dog fleas. on 14:56 - Oct 14 with 1705 views | Bluesky |
You won't get rid of flea eggs with brushing or shampooing your dog. The eggs are in the carpets and upholstery and, in warm weather, out in the garden, (courtesy of passing cats and hedgehogs!).
Most fleas on dogs are actually cat fleas but that is academic. For full control of an infestation you have to treat the environment to kill off larvae, pupae and eggs. Only that, combined with regular treatment of the dog will control the flea population.
It is not true to say vets only prescribe tablets. They prescribe what best suits the owner and pet. Owners with arthritic fingers cannot easily give a tablet for example.
It is not vets insisting on a clinical examination before dispensing a licensed product. It is the law of the land! It is a law designed to ensure the most responsible use of a pharmaceutical product. If you disagree with the system you should take it up with your MP not the vet. The charge for such a consult varies according to the practice, bearing in mind it costs an awful lot to provide a trained veterinary surgeon supported by staff and equipment, per hour.
I don't like the extreme disparity between veterinary corporations with regard to what they charge for a dispensing consultation which should hopefully be more than just a box ticking exercise.
With regard to the original question - most current products are effective if used properly and with appropriate concurrent environmental treatments and management - the details of which should be clearly explained at the dispensing consultation.
There is however, clear evidence of increasing incidence of resistance to Fipronil - one of the older drugs used. Also bear in mind that many (not all) of these drugs also protect against worms and ticks and especially against lungworm - a really nasty insidious infection that is very difficult to treat and becoming more prevalent in Suffolk. |  | | |
| Dog fleas. on 14:59 - Oct 14 with 1701 views | Ryorry |
| Dog fleas. on 14:29 - Oct 14 by BanksterDebtSlave |
These came from another dog while being looked after when we were on holiday, no cats. Pretty sure they are dog fleas....really really small. |
Yeah, I should have added a rider re incoming animals or coming back from hols, kennels etc.
Have a look at the link tho, it's full of useful alternatives, some of which you wouldn't even have to buy as they'll be in your kitchen cupboards - eg vinegar. | |
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