The short answer is…
it is not recommended in most situations
. Combining different medications may increase the risk of negative side effects, adverse reactions or can lead to an overdose situation which could put your pet’s life at risk.
Can I use Frontline and Nexgard together?
The study’s authors deemed that
combined use of Frontline Tri-Act and NexGard Spectra for 6 months was safe and effective against endo- and ecoparasite infections in client-owned dogs
. Although all dogs appeared clinically healthy, many were infected with intestinal parasites on initial examination.
Can I put another flea treatment on my dog?
Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn’t working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand
. I recommend using Advantix or a chewable prescription product from your vet, like Bravecto, Nexgard, Simparica, or Credelio. This recommendation is unrelated to Petco or PetCoach.
Can you use flea tablets and spot on together?
A single course of treatment will kill the fleas on their bodies and prevent others from trying to latch on. However, giving your dog more treatment is not going to get rid of fleas from the home and in their sleeping area. Therefore,
don’t waste money or time giving your dog both tablets and spot on treatment
.
What happens if my dog eats 2 flea pills?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are
diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling
. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
How often can I use Detick?
Recommended dosage is
1x application every 2-4 weeks
depending on infestation risk. Do NOT put Detick in any other body part of the pet. Do NOT wash or bathe the dog 3 days BEFORE and 3 days AFTER application. Stripping the dog of their natural oils through bathing reduces the efficacy of Detick.
How soon can I give my dog another flea treatment?
The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work,
typically 30 days
, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.
Can I give my dog two doses of Frontline?
The minimum time to wait between two treatments of FRONTLINE HomeGard® is 6 months
. It is not necessary to use FRONTLINE HomeGard® repeatedly, if you are regularly treating your cat or dog with an effective flea and tick treatment such as FRONTLINE® spot-on products.
Do fleas jump off after treatment?
No, the fleas don’t jump off after the treatment
. They don’t jump off they rise to the top of the animal and fall off dead.
Is topical flea treatment safer than oral?
Similarly,
if your pet has reacted badly to oral flea treatments, then a topical flea treatment may be a safer option
. Some topical flea treatments do not cross the skin barrier and are not absorbed systemically, so this can be a safer option for pets who are sensitive to medications.
Can I use Advantix and NexGard together?
Also Advantage Multi does not provide any protection against ticks, however
it can be safely combined with other products (i.e. Advantix, Bravecto, Nexgard) safely
.
Can I give Heartgard and NexGard at the same time?
One of the new products we recommend is NexGard, from the makers of Frontline. It is a once a month, ORAL, flea and tick prevention for dogs. No more sticky, smelly topicalls.
It can be given at the same time as their monthly Heartgard
– ONCE-a- MONTH!
Can I give my dog flea and worm treatment at the same time?
We also advise not to give multiple treatments at the same time
. You should leave 2 weeks between administering spot-on treatment (e.g. Advocate) and a worming tablet (e.g. Milbemax).
Why does my dog keep getting fleas even after treatment?
Not treating often enough
Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.
How long does it take for oral flea medicine to work?
After ingestion, some oral flea, like Trifexis, preventatives begin to kill fleas in at little as 30 minutes and kill 100% of fleas within 24 hours. Fluralaner, afoxolaner, spinosad, milbemycin oxime, praziquantel, and sarolaner are among the many common ingredients found in oral flea and tick preventatives.
What flea medicine is killing dogs?
What happens if you put too much flea medicine on your dog?
This can result in
repetitive nerve discharges, or twitches and tremors
, in affected dogs. So if a dog has a mild overdose of flea medication, symptoms, you may notice include twitching, excessive salivation, paw flicking, vomiting and diarrhea, and depression.
Can you see flea eggs?
It’s quite hard to spot the flea eggs, be it on your pet, on their bedding or on the floor, due to their tiny size (less than half a millimetre long). They are oval in shape and of a whitish colour.
Under a microscope, one can see that flea eggs look like rice grains
.
When can I use Detick on my dog?
Best use it
3 days after showering your pet
and keep it away from getting wet, as the formula needs time to spread and activate from under skin of the whole body.
Do you inject Detick?
HOW TO USE? – You can use a syringe TO GET THE LIQUID ,
DO NOT INJECT
.
Is Detick good for puppies?
Caution. Detick is an inhibitor function Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA) for fleas. It kills dog fleas, cat fleas and mites.
Suitable for use in dogs and cats over 8 weeks of age
.
What kills fleas on dogs instantly?
The most common product used to kill fleas on dogs instantly is
Nitenpyram, more commonly known as Capstar
. This single-use tablet is administered orally and kills fleas within 30 minutes. It is recommended that you contain your pet in a small area when using Capstar.
Why does my dog still have fleas after using frontline?
A. The active ingredient in FRONTLINE (fipronil) kills fleas by affecting their nervous system, making them hyperactive before dying. These dying fleas often rise to the top of your pet’s haircoat, so the presence of visible fleas after treating your pet, is
a sign that the product is working
.
How long should you leave between worming and flea treatment?
Whilst our motto is “When it arrives in the post, it’s time to dose” we recommend a
48-hour
gap between the application of topical flea and worm treatment. It does not matter which order the products are applied. The 48 hours simply allows each product to dry sufficiently.
Can my dog sleep in my bed after flea treatment?
Treating your pup, your home, and your yard can help ensure that you all stay flea free—even when you let your dog sleep in your bed
. Just make sure you continue treating for fleas, even in the winter.
Can I use Frontline twice in one month?
If a pet still has fleas,
many veterinarians will use the product more frequently than once monthly, sometimes as often as once every 2-3 weeks
. However, this process is often considered to be “off label use,” and I would not use the product this way unless first speaking with your pet’s veterinarian.
Can I use Capstar and frontline together?
Either Capstar or Comfortis can be combined individually
with a variety of other flea and tick medications including one of the following: K9 Advantix II, Frontline Plus for Dogs, Advantage II for Dogs, Revolution for dogs, Pet Armor for Dogs, Advantage Multi, Frontline Top Spot for Dogs, Sentinel, or Farnam Bio Spot …
