 |
 |
I check into the availability of Frontline here in Indiana. I've only been going over-the-counter here so far. Thanks again! Kim On Sat, 24 Apr 1999, Dean Mair wrote: > At 06:51 PM 4/24/99 -0500, kim.m.olson-kopp.1 wrote: > > >I have a question about flea and tick medicine. We've tried a > >collar--didn't work. Now we're trying the once a month application (45% > >..... > >Are there treatments that actually work? How about alternative ones? > > I use Frontline Top Spot. I've used it here in Florida for over a year > and have had not problems. It says it "kills fleas up to 3 months. Kills > ticks for 1 month." Under frequency, "A once monthly use is recommended > where there is a high risk of reinfestation." Florida is a bug capital > and I've heard others that have been successful with Frontline as well > as its competitor, Advantage. I also have heard others not successful > but they are definitely fewer. Maybe it is the dogs chemistry. > > As far as how I use it. I wait till I see a dog scratch. If it scratches > for 2 days, I apply to all dogs. The last time I applied it was 3/21. The > time before that was 9/9 and we had a mild winter. > > For those with multiple dogs, you can buy larger dosage and use a needle > to divide it among a couple dogs. Got the approval of my vet and it saves > money. > > Dean >