[nagdu] alternatives to topical flea/tick meds

[Marion Gwizdala]

Jeanette,
    Topical medications seem to be ineffective in Florida due to the 
mutation of fleas that have created an immunity to them. For this reason, 
our vet recommends a oral product called Confortis. You may want to check it 
out!

Peace!
Marion


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeanette Beal" <bealjk at gmail.com>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:55 AM
Subject: [nagdu] alternatives to topical flea/tick meds


> Hi -
> I have an 80+ lbs black lab who has pretty intense allergies. His skin is
> generally one giant hot spot from now until October/November. Aside from
> regular maintenance and preventatives he's doing ok; my only fear is
> flea/tick medication. I generally stop giving him Frontline in
> October/November when it gets cold here (MA) and start it up again in
> April/May. So as it's time to buy a new round of medication I am left
> feeling a little nervous about my usual topical medication.
>
> Drum generally has hot spots on his armpits/crotch/back. These are both
> seasonal outdoor and food allergies. He also gets rashes at the site of
> application when I'm using Frontline/Plus on him.  This year I'd like to
> avoid causing more aggravation and irritation but also want to refrain 
> from
> earning an infestation of fleas and ticks. I've researched Program but it
> claims to have no effect on adult fleas - thus my home could be covered in
> fleas even if they can't reproduce on Drummer. I've looked up the option 
> of
> doing garlic tabs and program but I don't know if they really work.
>
> Ideas? Experiences? Ways to reduce the inflammation/itchiness at the site 
> of
> application? Crunchy hippie alternatives?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeanette Beal
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