[nagdu] flea preventive

[Sherry Gomes]

I remember the days long before pills and topicals like frontline. I used
flea powder or flea spray. I had one dog who was terribly allergic and I'd
have just about bowed down and kissed the ground over frontline! lol. Now I
live in Colorado and we don't have to use flea preventative. I definitely
don't miss it!



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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 7:41 AM
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] flea preventive

Hi Deanna.
I haven't heard of Nexgard before.  How often do you give it?
I have a similar problem to yours with the flea goo staying on the fur. 
Krokus doesn't wiggle, and I do my best to get the tube tip by his skin,
but his fur is a mess for days after.

Things that only work when the flea bites the dog concern me a bit, so
I've been using the Cedarcide.  I had a dog who was terribly allergic to
flea bites, and would get hot spots from any bites, so stuff like Front
Line wouldn't have helped him.

Anyway, I'd like to hear more about Nexgard.
Tracy

> Hi Rox,
> I have been using Frontline, but when I took Mambo to the vet the other
> day for another urine test, the vet said she saw flea dust on him. So, I
> am going to be switching to Nexgard, which is a chewable tablet to protect
> against fleas and ticks. Even with help, I have difficulty applying
> Frontline to Mambo, most of it doesn't reach the skin, but stays on top of
> his fur. He is still very squeamish (for some reason) and one person has
> to distract him, while the other puts on the Frontline. I think that's why
> it isn't as effective, since it's not penetrating his skin. It will be a
> lot easier to give him a chewable, since he will think it's a treat. I
> hope that Nexgard will be more effective. Although it is made by the same
> company as Frontline. But, you may want to look into it.
> Deanna
>
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> Hi y'all,
> I live in the south, flea heaven and use flea meds  year round.  I'm using
> advantage but like to change up the meds from time to time.  However,
> Frontline, the other med I have used, is not effective any more as I've
> seen from personal experience and have also heard from vets and handlers
> alike in the south.
> I'd be curious to know what else people use?  I'd like to have more
> options than just the advantage.
> I have used, and continue to use Essential oils but we really need
> something stronger here.  I can control my home, and to some degree my
> office, but we have wild cats and rats in most neighborhoods and they
> carry fleas.
> Thanks for any suggestions anyone has.
>
>
>  Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
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