It’s not usually recommended to use more than one oral flea medication at the same time. However,
Comfortis and Capstar can be combined
. Another exception is Sentinel, which doesn’t kill adult fleas, so it can be combined individually with either Comfortis or Capstar.
Can I give NexGard and Frontline 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 you use NexGard and Advantix 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
.
Are oral flea medications safe for dogs?
There are several oral prescription flea and tick medications that are considered to be quite safe for dogs
. These preventatives come in pill and chew forms. Your vet can help you find the right one for your pup’s age.
Is topical flea and tick treatment better than oral?
The ninety-day study found that
topicals were 88.4 percent effective, while oral treatments were 99.9 percent effective
.
Can you give 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 is the best oral flea treatment for dogs?
Our pick for best oral flea control product for dogs is
Simparica TRIO
, a chewable tablet that is fast-acting and kills more parasites than any other oral product. Simparica TRIO starts to work within four hours and kills 100% of adult fleas on dogs within eight hours.
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 2 Capstar pills?
CAPSTAR® (nitenpyram) is available as an oral flea tablet. Place the pill directly in your pet’s mouth or hide it in food. If you hide it in food, watch closely to make sure your pet swallows the pill.
If you are not sure that your pet swallowed the pill, it is safe to give a second pill
.
Can I give Nexgard and interceptor at the same time?
Nexgard and Interceptor Spectrum can be given together
for an effective control of multiple internal as well external parasites. Store away the combo pack from pets and children. Keep it in a cool and dry place. Before starting treatment with Interceptor Spectrum, test your dog for existing heartworm infection.
Can you use a topical flea treatment with Nexgard?
Combing NexGard and Frontline won’t help much more than using a single application. It is not worth the risk.
You should never combine oral and topical tick and flea treatments
regardless of which brands or chemical composition you’re considering.
Can NexGard and Heartgard be given on the same day?
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 more than one NexGard?
NexGard has a large margin of safety if as dog gets or eats multiple doses
. Monitor for GI upset and feed a bland diet for a few days to settle the stomach. Your dog will likely suffer no ill effects.
Can you use a flea and tick collar with NexGard?
Yes, it is safe to use Nexgard with a flea and tick collar
.
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.
What is the safest and most effective flea and tick treatment for dogs?
If chemical products are necessary for additional flea or tick control, NRDC recommends
s-methoprene or pyriproxyfen
, which are less toxic ingredients—but read the labels carefully because some products use them with other, more harmful pesticides.
Which flea medicine is killing dogs?
ATLANTA — Thousands of dog owners worldwide blame a popular flea killer for harming their pets. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Jim Strickland has obtained records showing dog owners believe the drug is connected to hundreds of pet deaths. The medication is called
Bravecto
.
Can topical flea meds make my dog sick?
When used as directed, such products are safe and effective. However,
dogs and cats can easily become sick if too much or the wrong flea product is applied, or the product is ingested post-application
. Ingestion occurs if the dog or cat licks the treated area.
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.
Can you use flea collar and topical together?
While
some flea collars are generally safe to combine with topical flea medication
, I do not recommend using either of those products on Khloe. Both are poor quality products that do not work well at all, and Hartz is especially poor.
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.
Can you use spot on and flea shampoo?
Small animal veterinarian with special interest in exotic pets. Frontline doesn’t always work unfortunately, but a flea shampoo is not likely to give you a better result. Instead
I recommend using Advantage or Advocate spot on
, Alternatively a comfortis tablet will do an excellent job as well.
How do you give your dog oral flea medicine?
Your veterinarian is your best source for discovering which flea pill will be most effective against a resistant flea population
. It is possible to order some flea pills for dogs online or from a pet store without a veterinarian, but many of these pills do require a prescription.
