Flea Prevention

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Just wondering what products are good for flea prevention?

 

Are the treatments such as frontline etc for prevention or for getting rid of them?

 

I've read alot about feeding garlic to keep fleas away, does it work? And how often and how much?

 

Also do flea collars keep them away or don't really work?

 

My dogs in the house so if I can prevent fleas then it will be better than trying to get rid of them.

 

Cheers,

 

Gaz

[bunnys 1,228]

frontline prevents fleas and kills them gareth garlic good for the blood aswell has clean healthy skin and coat go the local corn merchants they usually sell garlic powders seawead and bone meals a couple times a week on his food say small spoon sprinkled on top hell be fine but ya going the right way prevention allways better than cure good luck with ya pup

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks Bunnys.

 

How often do you use frontline? And how effective is it as a preventative?

 

Thanks

 

Gaz

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Thanks Bunnys.

 

How often do you use frontline? And how effective is it as a preventative?

 

Thanks

 

Gaz

every 3 month and it is very good i use hyperdrugs own brand cheaper and never had any bother with my 3 dogs.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks.

 

I willl have to check out hyperdrug. I've been told I can get panacur and drontal off there too.

 

Does anyone know anymore about the Garlic? I'm all for natural aids where possible. Even if it's aswell as frontline or similar.

 

Gaz

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks.

 

I willl have to check out hyperdrug. I've been told I can get panacur and drontal off there too.

 

Does anyone know anymore about the Garlic? I'm all for natural aids where possible. Even if it's aswell as frontline or similar.

 

Gaz

[Guest chook]

Garlic feed a small amount about 3 times a week,

for large size (deerhound size) i give just over half a teaspoon

never over use garlic, as it can cause poisoning if over used,

 

i use the pure granuals you can get from horse feed places,

works out cheaper - but you do have to make sure it says 100% garlic.

 

Brewers yeast from health shops works aswell - feed daily

about a tea spoon, but do watch for any iching, as some dogs react to it

and stop stright away.

[ratattack 111]

Vigilance is the best prevention for fleas, you shouldn't treat the dog if they don't have fleas. If the dog is scratching then check it for fleas and treat as required, my dog is in the house and i never have an issue with fleas as he gets checked regularly and first signs of fleas he gets treated.

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Vigilance is the best prevention for fleas, you shouldn't treat the dog if they don't have fleas. If the dog is scratching then check it for fleas and treat as required, my dog is in the house and i never have an issue with fleas as he gets checked regularly and first signs of fleas he gets treated.

why take the chance of fleas on your dog and in your house for a few quid every 3 month when the treatment has no decrimental effect on the dog and is only benificial. a working dog is in contact with areas were ticks can be caught and fleas of the prey it is trained to catch surely prevention is better than waiting till you see your dog scatching when by this time house and home coulde be infected.

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

Thanks for replys and garlic info chook.

 

Johnrthfrd - What do you use 3 monthly as a preventative? Frontline or similar?

 

Gaz

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Thanks for replys and garlic info chook.

 

Johnrthfrd - What do you use 3 monthly as a preventative? Frontline or similar?

 

Gaz

hyperdrug do a similar product to frontline there own make much cheaper and lasts the same lengh of time.

atb john.

[ratattack 111]

Vigilance is the best prevention for fleas, you shouldn't treat the dog if they don't have fleas. If the dog is scratching then check it for fleas and treat as required, my dog is in the house and i never have an issue with fleas as he gets checked regularly and first signs of fleas he gets treated.

why take the chance of fleas on your dog and in your house for a few quid every 3 month when the treatment has no decrimental effect on the dog and is only benificial. a working dog is in contact with areas were ticks can be caught and fleas of the prey it is trained to catch surely prevention is better than waiting till you see your dog scatching when by this time house and home coulde be infected.

 

Because treating an animal with no fleas is pointless! It also is the reason that treatments like frontline are less effective when an infestation occurs, routine treatments will leave a small amount of insecticide on the dog/pet which may not be enough to kill the fleas, this is then how resistance to products like frontline occurs over time making it much harder to eliminate the problem. If you are living in the same space as the dog then should be checking the dog regularly and you will spot the dog scratching very early and can then deal with it. Like i said already i never have any issues and the dog gets checked regularly and is treated IF and only IF required.

Edited November 7, 2010 by ratattack

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Vigilance is the best prevention for fleas, you shouldn't treat the dog if they don't have fleas. If the dog is scratching then check it for fleas and treat as required, my dog is in the house and i never have an issue with fleas as he gets checked regularly and first signs of fleas he gets treated.

why take the chance of fleas on your dog and in your house for a few quid every 3 month when the treatment has no decrimental effect on the dog and is only benificial. a working dog is in contact with areas were ticks can be caught and fleas of the prey it is trained to catch surely prevention is better than waiting till you see your dog scatching when by this time house and home coulde be infected.

 

Because treating an animal with no fleas is pointless! It also is the reason that treatments like frontline are less effective when an infestation occurs, routine treatments will leave a small amount of insecticide on the dog/pet which may not be enough to kill the fleas, this is then how resistance to products like frontline occurs over time making it much harder to eliminate the problem. If you are living in the same space as the dog then should be checking the dog regularly and you will spot the dog scratching very early and can then deal with it. Like i said already i never have any issues and the dog gets checked regularly and is treated IF and only IF required.

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Vigilance is the best prevention for fleas, you shouldn't treat the dog if they don't have fleas. If the dog is scratching then check it for fleas and treat as required, my dog is in the house and i never have an issue with fleas as he gets checked regularly and first signs of fleas he gets treated.

why take the chance of fleas on your dog and in your house for a few quid every 3 month when the treatment has no decrimental effect on the dog and is only benificial. a working dog is in contact with areas were ticks can be caught and fleas of the prey it is trained to catch surely prevention is better than waiting till you see your dog scatching when by this time house and home coulde be infected.

 

Because treating an animal with no fleas is pointless! It also is the reason that treatments like frontline are less effective when an infestation occurs, routine treatments will leave a small amount of insecticide on the dog/pet which may not be enough to kill the fleas, this is then how resistance to products like frontline occurs over time making it much harder to eliminate the problem. If you are living in the same space as the dog then should be checking the dog regularly and you will spot the dog scratching very early and can then deal with it. Like i said already i never have any issues and the dog gets checked regularly and is treated IF and only IF required.

animals scratch when they get an itch same as humans if i checked my 3 dogs every time they scratched and suppose all the other lads on here are the same wouldent have time for much else.

[Guest chook]

In 15 years ive only ever had to treat my dogs twice for fleas,

that was once 8 years ago and once a few months ago,

even though we do sometimes walk through fields that have sheep in and where deer have been

they have never caught ticks.

 

Only time i check mine is if they are scratching excessavly

and then i will dust them down with Diatomaceous Earth.