Absolutely Working For Myah. . . For A Few Days, Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs Is A Great Way To Kill Cooties!

The Good: Instantly effective, Inexpensive
The Bad: Does not endure at all.
The Basics: Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs actually works to kill fleas, almost instantly, but then quickly fizzles out becoming ineffective.

[Note: It is a very rare thing that I go back to rework one of my past reviews. And yet, when Myah had fleas and I used the Sergeant"s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs, I was so impressed with it that I went and reviewed it right away. Unfortunately, that led me to review it fast and I, alas, did not have the chance to realistically evaluate how it held up over the long term. It did not. Therefore, this has been heavily revised. Enjoy!
-W.L.]

Despite what my veterinarian’s office claims, my beautiful girl Myah came home from the vet hospital with fleas. I don’t really blame the vet’s office; getting our beautiful, pure-bred Siberian Husky spayed was vastly less expensive than I anticipated (yea, social programs!) and I did leave her there for almost two full days. But, about two days after her surgery, I noticed poor Myah had a pretty nasty bite under her armpit and, lo and behold!, there were a few fleas I could find. But, the vet’s office says there was no possible way that she got them there and I had no way to absolutely prove it. So, I took what little money I had and I went to purchase some flea & tick medication. I was a little wary of picking up the Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs for only one reason; it was so inexpensive compared to the Frontline my wife and I previously used on Myah, I could not believe that it would be effective against fleas and ticks.

And yet, it was . . . for about a week.

The Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs comes in a three-pack and is advertised to kill fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, flea eggs, and flea larva. Myah had a small colony of fleas and (what I have been informed since) flea eggs on her armpit. I noticed the colony a week ago yesterday while grooming and inspecting her. Myah has been flea free for a week now. In less than twenty-four hours, Myah’s fleas were all gone and there was no sign of infestation anywhere on her. She stopped scratching as much and she even healed up (that probably has more to do with her not agitating herself than the actual medication!).

Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs is very easy to use. Opening the box, I found three tubes of the medication. Myah, being a fifty pound Siberian Husky, uses the adult formula for dogs between 33 and 66 lbs. The three tubes of Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs are heavier plastic cylinders attached to one another on a plastic card. This medicine requires a pair of scissors to properly dispense it.

Using Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs is very easy. Simply prepare your dog – I recommend brushing the hair on the nape of the neck out prior to dispensing the Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs medicine. Then, simply cut the top off the cylinder and squeeze the fluid inside onto the hair on the back of your dog’s neck. Myah did not even flinch when I dispensed the Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs medicine in such a fashion. The medicine had no noticeable odor and Myah showed no reaction to the Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs.

The fleas, however, did. Within a day of applying the Sergeant’s Flea & Tick Squeeze-On For Dogs to Myah’s skin, all of her fleas were dead and gone. Because Myah was just fixed, I have not been able to bathe her, but for the past week, she has shown no signs of irritation or of any fleas (wherever they came from!) returning.

However, on day eight, I noticed Myah scratching again. This Sergeant’s medicine kills fleas, but it does not appear to poison the skin one expects flea medicine to. As a result, it becomes impossible to enthusiastically recommend. This is a great way to kill fleas, but to keep them off, one needs a stronger, better, product.

For other dog care products, be sure to check out my reviews of:
Flexi Freedom Large 110 lb. Leash
OurPet’s Store-N-Feed Pet Feeder
Grreat Choice Dog Stain & Odor Remover

5/10

For other pet products, be sure to visit my Pet Review Index Page for an organized listing!

© 2012 W.L. Swarts. May not be reprinted without permission.
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Flea and Tick Season has Begun

 

For most of the country Spring has finally sprung. With the temperatures rising the fleas and ticks have started coming out. These little blood suckers are out and trying to take a bite out of everything, including me. A couple of weeks ago, I was helping a friend on his farm. We were walking through the edge of the woods planning a fence line. That night I found a tick that was attached to my rear end. My wife pulled it off for me. I of course thought everything was fine, but after a couple of days, the spot started itching like mad and turning red and swelling. Yep, that little bite was infected. My wife finally talked me into going to the doctor and I am now on antibio ticks, ha ha.

Several of the sites that I looked at for tips on avoiding ticks talked about things like getting rid of leaves, keeping lawns cut very short, limiting the amount of shrubs around your yard, and things like that. If you are like me most of these suggestions are not an option. I rake leaves up and put them in either the compost pile or on the garden spot as mulch. I am trying to have as little grass as possible in my yard, but the grass is being replaced by surprise, surprise, other plants like blackberry, blueberry, and fruit trees. These are the very type things that according to the experts should be avoided to keep away ticks. As a result of my choice to try to be more food sovereign  I must turn to a repellent.

Tick Repellent for People

There are several products available for purchase to repel biting insects. The most well known is Deep Woods Off. This can be very effective against mosquitoes, but does only a fair job of protecting against ticks. The active ingredient of Off is DEET (Diethyl-meta-toluamide). Research has shown that DEET can cause seizures, insomnia, radical mood swings, and impaired cognitive function. Seizure likely hood is quite rare.

The second most common commercially available insect repellent is permethrin based. Permethrin is a compound naturally found in chrysanthemums. Studies have shown that permethrin is far superior at repelling ticks than DEET. One huge problem is there is only one company that manufactures a product for human use. The human permethrin product costs about twice as much as the DEET products per ounce. There are several premethrin based veterinary products that are designed for horses that are considerably less expensive. Some people have used the horse products for themselves and their pets. I however do not suggest this practice.

What if you want a more natural way of protecting yourself? There are several essential oils that are purported to repel ticks and fleas. The most common suggestion is to add 10 drops of eucalyptus oil to sunscreen and apply to all exposed areas.  Other recipes for homemade tick repellent include things like lavender oil, geranium oil, lemon balm, citronella, peppermint and pennyroyal.

There are ready to use products available that can be purchased like Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent Pump Spray or Botanical Solutions Tick Guard 4 Oz. Both of these products reviews are pretty good and both are rated for human use. The Botanical Solutions has been used on pets, but according to one of the reviews the scent is so strong that their dog sneezes constantly.

Tick Repellent for Dogs

The most common two insect repellents for pets is Frontline and Advantix .The links I provided are to the product for the big boys, like I have, the 89 to 132 lbs doggies. Frontline and Advantix are very effective against ticks, but around here only works for about 2 1/2 to 3 weeks for fleas. According to a doggie dermatologist, the fleas in this area are developing an immunity to the chemicals in most of the topical treatments. The problem is many of the things made for dogs will only control either fleas or ticks. For example Comfortis can be purchased at your Veterinarian’s office and is incredible at controlling fleas, I have found nothing that even comes close, but it only protects against fleas.

Several sites I have searched actually say to use the same homemade flea and tick repellents as with people only to not mix it as strong with the essential oils. One person said that they use one drop of rose geranium essential on their dog’s collar once a week. There are also ready to use products designed for pets such as  Vet’s Best Natural Flea and Tick Spray, 8-Ounce. Again with this product the reviews are really quite good.

We will always use something to control the fleas on my dog and my families cats and we are going to try some of these essential oil treatments. If you do end up having a tick bite, even if you get the head out, you may have to go to the doctor. I am glad I finally let my wife talk me into going.

Remember to 
Keep It Rural

Homemade Flea and Tick Repellant for Pets

By Shanna Lea, on August 5th, 2013

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© 2013 Shanna Lea

Ticks are aggravating pests and I battled them for several years where I used to live.  It was hard to keep ahead of them and before long I had to resort to chemical based retail products on my dogs.  But I don’t feel those products are safe, so I have been looking for natural solutions.  I don’t have a tick problem at my new place, but if they show up, I am using this recipe.

These flea and tick repellant recipes use essential oils.  I only use therapeutic essential oils on my pets, not the cheaper brands.  My pets had reactions to the “cheap” essential oils and after researching and talking with a practitioner, who uses the oils for his clients, I learned that those cheaper ones are not distilled for purity.  Having directly experienced the use of both therapeutic and cheaper oils on my dogs (and myself) and seeing their reactions, I can only recommend the therapeutic oils.  I now use Young Living Essential Oils for all my essential oil needs. 

Homemade Tick Repellant for Pets

1 cup water

2 cups distilled white vinegar (ticks are repelled by the vinegar alone)

2 tablespoons vegetable or almond oil (both contain sulfur, which also repels ticks)

Put all the ingredients in a spray bottle and spray on the pet’s dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas (mouth, eyes, nose and genitals).

Homemade Flea Repellant

Use the recipe above and add 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

Or add a few drops of citrus oil or peppermint oil to the mixture.

Homemade Tick Repellant for Humans

For us, we can use the same Tick Repellant Recipe and add 20 drops of essential oil.  Ticks are repelled by Eucalyptus, Citrus, and Peppermint.  Mix the solution and spray on your clothes, hair and skin before going outdoors.  Reapply every four hours if you are out for long periods of time.  Remember to check over your body for ticks after returning home.

DIY Natural, Herbal, Homeopathic Flea, Tick, Mosquito Spot-On and Collar Drops for Dogs and Cats

In this article:

Recipes to make your own all natural, non-toxic herbal, homeopathic Spot-on and Collar Drops to repel fleas, ticks, mosquitoes;

• Reduce your dog’s, cat’s toxic load – go natural no more pesticide-based conventional  preventatives;


• Use these natural spot-on and collar drops in combination with a:


• Healthy, immune system-boosting diet, and:
  All natural, non-toxic spray repellant’s for the health of your dog and cat.

The following drop recipes can be applied to:

• 
  Your dog’s and cat’s collar;


• Applied on the fur, between your dog’s and cat’s shoulder blades and at the base of his/her tail…

Repel Ticks and Mosquitoes

Rose Geranium Drops (Lavender and or Lemongrass)
for Dogs and Cats

If you are making this recipe for use on a cat use lemon grass essential oil (not rose geranium or lavender.
 
In a small glass jar combine the following;

• 10 to 25 drops of Rose Geranium essential oil;


• 2 tbs sweet almond oil;


• Shake to blend;


• Dab or use an eye dropper to apply a few drops on your dog’s, cat’s collar and/or between your dog’s, cat’s shoulder blades.

Variations – you can substitute the Rose Geranium essential oil for Lavender or Lemongrass essential oils, or you can use part Rose Geranium and part Lavender or Lemongrass.

Repel Mosquitoes

Lemon Oil Drops for Dogs
Make your own – no purchase of essential oils required!

• To make your own lemon-oil, you will need…
  




• 2 lemons,


• 1 cup olive oil




• Preparation




• Peel the rind from the lemons;


• Place oil and lemon rinds in a sauce pan;


• Place on very low heat for 20 minutes;


• Allow to cool;


• Strain and pour into a bottle;


• Shake to blend;




• Apply;




• Dab or use an eye dropper to apply a few drops on your dog’s, cat’s collar and/or between your dog’s shoulder blades.

Repel Fleas

Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Citronella Drops for Dogs and Cats

 In a small glass jar combine the following;

• 10 to 25 drops of one or a combination of Lavender, Lemongrass, Peppermint and Citronella essential oil;


• 2 tbs sweet almond oil;


• 
  Shake to blend; 
  


• 
  Dab or use an eye dropper to apply a few drops on your dog’s, cat’s collar and/or between your dog’s, cat’s shoulder blades.

Important Notes…

Essential Oils…
For the recipes above that call for essential oils – use only 100% pure organic, therapeutic grade essential oils.

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Brave Tide Foundation » Protect your pets this flea and tick season!

Yesterday one of our Brave Tide ambassadors, Chase the lovable Lab, visited the vet for his annual check-up, where we learned that this year’s flea and tick season is developing into one of the worst in recent years due to warm temperatures emerging earlier this spring.

What can you do to prevent flea and tick infections in your pets?

1. Talk to your veterinarian about being proactive through the use of preventative medications. Be sure your pet’s medication is appropriate for its weight and species. Be consistent in applying the medication as prescribed.


2. Ensure your pets are well groomed, and check their bodies for ticks and fleas after spending time outdoors.


3. Keep your pets and family members out of long grass and areas where wild animals may spread fleas and ticks, and take measures to keep rodents and other wildlife from entering your family’s space.


4. Consult the experts if you believe your home has been infested so steps can be taken to properly eradicate the pests.

Flea season is influenced by weather conditions. You can check out your local region’s predicted flea conditions by using this tool from the Weather Channel.

Here are additional resources for you to become more informed about ways to protect your pets, home, and family from these nasty critters:

It’s Flea Season Again. Are You Ready for the Battle?

How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks

ASCPA Pet Care – Fleas

Keeping Your Pets Flea-Free

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Tick and Flea Prevention

Oh no! Not ticks and fleas!

What are two five letter words that pet owners never want to think about? Ticks and fleas of course! Unfortunately, as the weather warms up, flea and tick populations increase and become an unpleasant reality. How can you tell if your pet has fleas or ticks and what can you do when faced with this situation?

Not to worry, Morris Animal Inn has got you covered with the best advice on handling this situation.

Critter Identification
Ticks:

American Dog Tick
Photo Courtesy of jkirkhart35

There are three different types of ticks prevalent in New Jersey: the deer tick, the Lone star Tick, and the American Dog tick. Deer ticks are the smallest and are black in color. The deer tick is a transmitter of Lyme disease. The American Dog tick is much larger in size, looks like a white or grey kernel of corn when engorged, and is the tick that is most frequently encountered. The American Dog Tick can be a transmitter of the Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The Lone star tick can be identified by the white spot on its back but is less common in this area.
Fleas:
Fleas appear as small red or black dots about the size of a pinhead and can be found on any part of the body, but tend to congregate around the neck and tail area of cats and dogs.

Preventative Measures
Ticks tend to favor wooded areas with overgrown grass. After every hike or walk with your dog, take the time to diligently scan his or her body for ticks. Use a brush or a flea/tick comb to slowly comb through the hair. If any fleas or ticks were on your dog’s body, it would get trapped in the fine tines of the comb. It is important to speak with your veterinarian about the best preventative measure but for owners convenience Morris Animal Inn carries Frontline for all size dogs and would be happy to administer the application.

Cures
Ticks:

http://www.dogtipper.com/

What do you do if you find a tick on your dog’s body? Use tweezers to pull the tick straight out, do not twist. Try not to grab the tick’s body but rather the mouthparts attached to your pet. Drop the tick in a jar of alcohol to kill it. If you want to be sure it is not a disease carrying deer tick, bring the tick preserved in alcohol to your local veterinarian to have it examined. Simply flushing a tick down the toilet will not kill it. Clean the bite wound with antiseptic.
Fleas:
Fleas are less dangerous than ticks but are much more annoying. As soon as a flea sucks blood it is able to reproduce and will soon lay eggs. To completely eradicate fleas from your pet and your home it is crucial to wash all bedding where your dog or cat sleeps in hot soapy water. Vacuum the entire house making sure to focus on baseboards and the corners of every room. Seal the vacuum bag in a plastic trash bag and either freeze it or pour flea powder into the bag to ensure the fleas do not return and then dispose in an outdoor trash receptacle. It may take several weeks to entirely wipe out those pesky fleas so continue to wash bedding, rugs, and pillows and become a vigilant with your vacuuming. If these natural solutions prove ineffective after several weeks, it may be time to invite an exterminator over. Just make sure that whatever fogger or spray is used contains an IGR, or insect growth regulator, to exterminate the flea in all its life cycles, from larva to adult.

To remove fleas from Fluffy or Fido, wash them in hot soapy water. There are many natural remedies out there that you may want to try before resorting to flea shampoos which contain harsh chemicals but may later prove to be necessary. Discuss your options with your veterinarian to determine the best and safest solution for your pet. If needed, Morris Animal Inn does provide flea shampooing.
Armed with these tips, you’ll be able to show any tick or flea whose boss!

What tick and flea remedies have you found most effective?

Sources:www.dogster.com, www.petplace.com,

All-Natural Flea And Tick Spray for Dogs

We have an almost 4 year old pug named Bentley. Bentley, ever the rebel, does not ever stop. Contrary to the accepted pug ‘stereotype’ he is not fat or lazy, but instead full of muscles and hyper-activity. He, literally, goes until he can’t go anymore, falling over in a heap of exhaustion for a cat-nap that, at most, will only last 5 minutes. While we all enjoy watching him frolic through the grass, chase bugs, fetch sticks and so on, all this play time outside meant he was a constant tick magnet. Literally, he set one paw outdoors, he had already attracted at least four of the little blood suckers. We used to buy over the counter products to help keep him bugger free, but aside from the expensive costs, we had another reason to seek out an alternative remedy. With our toddler, and other young children always in and out of our home, we just couldn’t risk the hazards of any one of them loving on the dog, and then ingesting harmful, toxic chemicals when those chubby baby hands went straight in their mouths. I tried several recipes, but this version was the immediate, and obvious winner. When applied to Bentley once a day and rubbed lightly into his coat, we haven’t seen a single tick. Not one! There’s also been no scratching that would indicate any other unwanted squatters trying to take up residence. I don’t have to worry about the little ones wanting to love on, and give kisses to, the dog. Make up your own batch today and serve an all natural, affordable eviction notice to the bugs.

All-Natural Flea & Tick Spray for Dogs

• 1 cup of water


• 2 cups of distilled white vinegar


• 2 tbsp vegetable, or almond, oil


• 3 tbsp lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil


• spray bottle

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a spray bottle.


2. Spray onto your pet’s dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals.


3. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day. When pets are outdoors generally to use the restroom only, spray the solution onto the animal’s coat once per day.

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Tick & Flea Season 2013 – Protect Your Pets!

Always check your pets (and yourself) for ticks and fleas after being outdoors.

The tick and flea season 2013 unfortunately promises to be a very busy and active one. Pets and their humans have to take cover and be aware to protect from disease carried by ticks and other parasites. Veterinarian Dick Rogen of Horizon Pet Care comments, ”It started early.  They started coming in the first part of March because of that warm weather and they’re sticking around and we’re seeing more of them than we have in a lot of years.”

If you have indoor cats they’re not immune from being infected either! Fleas can be brought home by you or other pets without realizing it, and infect your cat(s). The eggs and larva stay dormant until conditions are perfect to hatch. Bayer’s Advantage® II kills fleas within 12 hours of application, and kills reinfecting fleas within 2 hours.

Dr. Mike Paul, the Executive Director of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the control and prevention of parasites in companion animals and the potential spread of these parasites to humans, answered some pertinent questions.

What are the most common parasites found on pets, and why are they of such concern?

First, you should know that parasite infestation and disease transmission from pets to humans – called “zoonotic” transmission – are almost completely preventable. The most common concerns include fleas and ticks – external parasites that not only cause our pets discomfort, but also pose some risk of transmitting disease to humans. Another parasite most pet parents are familiar with is heartworms. Though not of real significance in humans, left untreated, the disease is generally fatal in dogs and potentially so in cats. This deadly parasite can be totally prevented by using one of a variety of products available from veterinarians.

But most pet parents are not aware of many other parasites, which can be dangerous to pets and humans. These include tapeworm, roundworm, hookworms, whipworms and giardia.

At the CAPC, a nonprofit organization of vets and leading human and animal health experts, we educate vets and pet parents about the prevalence, prevention and treatment of external and internal parasites, as well as the potential of disease transmission from animals to humans.

Can fleas and ticks really transmit diseases to my family?

Be prepared and avoid the headache of parasitic infections.

Yes. Fleas can carry and transmit several potential illnesses to humans and also serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both pets and humans. Ticks can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and others.

How can I reduce the risk of parasites infecting my family?

First and foremost, I recommend that you talk to your veterinarian about both internal and external parasite control. In addition to administering the necessary preventive treatment, there also are several things you can do to protect your family and pets.

Disposing of pet feces on a regular basis can help remove potentially infective worm eggs before they become distributed in the environment, where they can be picked up or ingested by pets or humans. Pay extra attention to areas both your pet and your children use regularly, such as sandboxes and other areas of the yard. You may need to restrict either your pet or your children from certain areas to avoid contamination or prevent contact with contaminated soil. Keep the grass cut short in yards, and if you have to overgrown areas wear long clothing to prevent ticks from accessing your skin. After spending time outside in the yard, woods, playing area and/or beach, make sure you check yourself, your children and your pets for ticks!

Always encourage everyone in the family – children in particular – to practice good personal hygiene and prevent exposure to places that may be contaminated.

For more information on parasites visit: www.petsandparasites.org.

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Flea & Tick Prevention For Your Pets!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by fitnfurry

They may be small enough to fit on the head of a pin, but  we all know that fleas and ticks can be the cause of major problems for both dogs and their owners. In one day, a flea can attack you cat or dog by biting them more than 400 times, consuming more than its body weight of your pets blood. And before its finished, a female flea can lay hundreds of eggs on your unsuspecting furry friend, making him the unsuspecting host of many future flea generations! As a result, itching and scratching from flea bites can lead to skin irritations, open sores and even fur loss. And let’s not forget about ticks! Tick bites aren’t just irritating; they may cause allergic reactions as well as transmit disease such as Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. And ticks can give the same infections to you!

Here are a few tips to help prevent flea and tick infestations on your furry friends:

• Keep dogs on a leash when walking or hiking;


• Comb your pet with a flea comb regularly;


• Vacuum often and dispose of bags immediately after use;


• Mow areas of the lawn where your dog spends time;


• Wash pet bedding weekly and bathe your pet with a pet shampoo recommended by your veterinarian;


• If your dog spends time in wooded areas, hand-check for ticks often;


• Mark your calendars for regular application of flea and tick treatments;


• Also, flea and tick collars provide long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks with no mess and no fuss!

Natural Remedies for Flea and Tick Prevention:

• Add a teaspoon of Grapefruit Seed Oil to your pets water once a week;


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  Brewer’s yeast is also a common natural remedy for dogs with fleas. Holistic veterinarian Richard Pitcairn recommends it for that purpose. It is thought to work against fleas because it contains sulfur compounds that make your dog less palatable to fleas;


• Add no more than 2 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar into a large bowl of water. Or Make a spray of 50% ACV and 50% water and spray onto your dogs coat. Make sure to avoid their eyes!


• And Red Cedar shavings and bedding help prevent fleas and ticks as well. The aroma of Cedar oil overwhelms the breathing system of fleas and ticks and causes them to die almost immediately!

Keep in mind that regular bathing and grooming is also key for a healthy pet!

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Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control FAQ"s

Frequently asked questions about Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control Treatment Medicine for dogs and cats

How often can i use Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment on my dog or cat?

You can use Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment on your dog or cat weekly if you have a bad flea problem.

How long after using Fronline Plus flea and worm control treatment can i wash my dog or take him to the beach?

When using Frontline flea and tick control treatment you should not wash or let your dog swim 24 hours before applying Frontline Plus and 24 hours after using Frontline Plus. For the rest of the month Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment is water resistant.

How well does Frontline Plus flea and tick treatment work in killing and keep fleas off my dog or cat?

We find that Frontline Plus works very good in killing and keeping fleas off your dog or cat. It is one of the top 5 flea treatments and could very well be best.

How long does it take before Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment will start to work and kill and repel fleas from my dog or cat?

Frontline Plus should start killing and repeling fleas from your dog within half an hour. Within first half an hour after applying Frontline Plus you will see dead fleas on your dog or cat.

Is there any cheaper ways of treating my dog or cat for fleas?

There are alot of cheaper flea treatments for dogs or cats, but beware using these because most of the cheaper brands will not work.The flea treatments you will buy from your vet or pet shop or from us here at Petsofoz.com are alot higher in quality than the flea treatments that they will sell at your grocery store.

Do you need a prescription to be able to use Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment?

No you do not need a prescription to purchase Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment. It is easy to buy Frontline Plus at Petsofoz.com with no prescription.

Is the Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment i can buy off Petsofoz.com the same as the Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment i can buy from my vet?

Yes, it is exactly the same product as you would buy from your vet, just at a cheaper price.What are other good flea treatments i can use on my dog or cat?Other good flea treatments include Revolution, Advantage, Advantix and Advocate.

Last time i used Frontline Plus flea and tick control it only last 2 weeks, while the packet said it would last a month. Why did it not work the full month?

This can be for a number of reasons. The main reasons would be if you have a really bad flea problem Frontline Plus is not working as strong at the end of the month as it does at the start, so although it is still working some it is not enough to stop the large amount of fleas. If this is the case you will want to re-apply Frontline Plus every 2 weeks while fleas are bad. Another reason is that it takes up to a year to stop the flea cycle on your pet. This means that treating your dog with Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment the full year instead of just the hot months when fleas are worse will make it more effective when flea season is on. Most people dont have an extreme case of fleas and wont have to worry about it lasting less than a month.

What does Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment treat?

Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment will take care of Adult Fleas, Flea Eggs, Flea Larvae, Control Lice and Paralysis Ticks.

Where can i buy Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment online for my dog and cat?

You can buy Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment online for your dog and cat right here at Petsofoz.com Online Pet and Vet Shop.

If my dog or cat has any side effects to Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment what should i do?

If you notice your dog or cat have any side effects what so ever after using Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment, call or take your dog or cat to the vet as soon as possible. It is very rare that your dog or cat will have any side effects due toFrontline Plus flea and tick control treatment. Do not hesitate to take your pet to the vet as soon as possible.

Where can i find a Frontline Plus product review before i buy Frontline Plus Online?

You can find Frontline Plus flea and tick control treatment product review here at Frontline Plus Product Review.

Non-toxic flea and tick solutions for your dogs and pets

It’s always Flea Season, but before the most active seasons arrive, for the sake of our pets, we must be ready.

It’s much less difficult to keep fleas away than to deal with an infestation, so spare your family and pet a great deal of misery with the right strategy and the right weapons from nature’s arsenal. No one method is totally effective, and there are pros and cons to every product.

You wouldn’t put toxic substances on yourself, don’t put them on your pet.

Use non-toxic natural flea protection solutions. That means no flea powders, sprays, collars, shampoos, and dips that are toxic and harmful to your pet; including the newer products that are given by pill or applied to a spot on the skin.

Despite the manufacturers’ claims of safety, they do not offer natural flea protection, and many problems, some quite serious, have been observed with these products. Many popularly used products contain ingredients such as carbaryl (Sevin), a nerve-paralyzing chemical that can cause a host of side effects, DDVP (dimethyl dichlorovinyl phosphate), methylcarbamate, rotenone, pyrethrins, and piperonyl butoxide. Piperonyl butoxide is used as a booster in most of the new pyrethrum products. It is associated with liver disorders.

DDVP is the chemical found in the majority of plastic flea collars. DDVP numbs an insect’s nervous system and, although your dog cannot speak, the chemical can have the same effect on your pet. Flea products containing d-Limonene or citrus oils are considerably safer than those listed above, but some have significant toxicity potential. Why risk the health of your pet?

Our mission is to create a safe, effective defense with a three-sided approach.

(1) Create a defense against fleas for the pet
(2) Treat the yard to make it inhospitable for fleas
(3) Treat the house to make it inhospitable for fleas

The three-sided approach is necessary for effective prevention from infestation or re-infestation.

Good Natural Nutrition is the Best Defense Against Parasites and Disease

It can not be emphasized strongly enough. The absolute best natural flea protection solution is to reduce your pet’s susceptibility to parasites by improving its health by building a strong, healthy immune system. The healthier your pet is, the less attractive it is to fleas. Parasites and fleas in particular are attracted to weak, unhealthy or young animals whose immune system is not functioning well. Diet plays a vital role.

Raw diets seem to be the most effective. However, at the very least, if you are not already please start feeding a natural food diet without chemical preservatives or colorings or meat by-products. Saying “premium” on the label with a big corporate name means basically nothing. (Click Here) to see what true natural high-quality, commercial food is all about.

A natural diet, either home made or a quality commercial one, along with a quality supplement, is an important weapon for protection against parasites and to promote good health and longevity. If you have not joined the many satisfied pet parents who have tried and are using Dr. Jones’ supplement, we urge you to at least investigate it. It offers exceptional quality at a very good price, and very good service. (Click Here)

Grooming, Washing, Vacuuming

After good nutrition, natural flea protection requires grooming and washing as the two best ways of getting rid of fleas and to keep them off your pet. If possible, and if it is not upsetting to your dog, vacuum the fur if your dog allows you. It would also be a good idea to place the cut-off end of a flea collar or moth balls/crystals in your vacuum cleaner bag to kill any vacuumed fleas. Use a natural professional-quality, non-toxic flea repellant shampoo and conditioner. (Click Here) for a quality Shampoo and Conditioner that fits the bill, made with 70% organic ingredients, neem oil and other natural ingredients to help repel fleas and ticks, and leaves the fur as soft and silky as the best top-shelf groomer products do.

Don’t use a chemical flea shampoo that leaves a petrochemical residue on the dog’s skin that is absorbed through the body, or when the pet licks itself, it gets an oral dose of a toxic chemical. Don’t use human shampoo. Your dog’s skin is a different pH than people’s so human hair products may be drying and irritating.

A natural insect repellent

You can add to your defense approach a natural insect repellent spray that contains essential oils to keep away insects. Contains no DEET or other pesticides, safe for dogs and cats, can even be used with puppies and kittens too young for other flea remedies. It uses lemongrass, citronella, neem oil, catnip, and other natural herbal extracts to keep away every variety of annoying insect pests. Most people and pets don’t mind the herbal-citrus scent, but insects definitely do! Spraying your dog and even your pant legs before your daily walk or hike will deter ticks and reduce your risk of picking up disease-carrying parasites. (Click Here)

Rid Fleas and Pests with Borates And Diatomaceous Earth

If you’ve eaten anything made with flour, you’ve eaten DE. NOT the DE sold for pool filters that are chemically treated. DE is used in commercial grain storage as natural, poison-free insect control. Borates and diatomaceous earth can be used almost anywhere around the home, yard or animal housing and are natural, ecologically-sound defenses, safe for people, pets and the environment, against flea termites, carpenter ants, roaches, fleas and a host of other pest infestations. Borates and/or DE can be used for prevention, either before you get a flea problem or immediately after, by sprinkling on the carpet, furniture, etc., as well as be used directly by working it into the pet’s fur. It will dry out and kill flea eggs.

(Click Here) for many Natural flea control products that are safe for your home and your pets: repellants, sprays, squeeze-ons, shampoo and powder along with flea prevention kits that contain all the products needed to be successful in keeping your pets and home free from pests. And, do read the reviews.

A good overall bug preventative program, along with excellent hygiene in the house and attention to the yard, will prevent nasty flea and tick problems!

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