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Flea protection for a large Dog?
What is the most cost effective method to rid a large dog of fleas?
Frontline and Advantage seem to be highly recommended. Are there cheaper products out there? Thanks, Mike |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
Mike,
You get what you pay for when it comes to flea protection. I learned a long time ago if you realy want rid of the nasty things to go with Frontline Plus or Advantage the cheaper ones are a waste. If they do work at all it's not as long as stated and they don't disrupt the life cycle of the fleas they only kill the living so as soon as the eggs hatch you have fleas again. Celeste "Mike" wrote in message news:L3a1i.9426$Ae.4812@trnddc07... What is the most cost effective method to rid a large dog of fleas? Frontline and Advantage seem to be highly recommended. Are there cheaper products out there? Thanks, Mike |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
Human_And_Animal_Behavior_Forensic_Sciences_Resea wrote in message oups.com... HOWEDY Mike, "Mike" wrote in message news:L3a1i.9426$Ae. 4812@trnddc07... WELCOME to The Sincerely Incredibly Freakin Insanely Simply Amazing Grand Puppy, Child, Pussy, Birdy And Horsey Wizard's 100% CONSISTENTLY NEARLY INSTANTLY SUCCESSFUL FREE WWW Wits' End Dog, Child, Kat And Horse Training Method Manual Forums And Human And Animal Behavior Forensic Sciences Research Laboratory {); ~ ) Haldol, very large dosage |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
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news:Vek1i.1366$vu2.625@trndny01... Mike, You get what you pay for when it comes to flea protection. I learned a long time ago if you realy want rid of the nasty things to go with Frontline Plus or Advantage the cheaper ones are a waste. If they do work at all it's not as long as stated and they don't disrupt the life cycle of the fleas they only kill the living so as soon as the eggs hatch you have fleas again. Celeste Hi Celeste, where can I get the best price and most reliable service when purchasing Frontline Plus or Advantage? Mike |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
Mike believe it or not you will probably get the best price off your vet.
I know for me to buy it at Petco I pay more than at the vets office. If you don't have a problem with buying overseas you can also get good deals at http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/ Even with the shipping I get the best price on a 6 pack for dogs over 50 lbs by buying from the. I've been buying supplies from this company for over 5 years without any problems. Currently a 6 pack for dogs 44 to 89lbs is 54.73. I also used to buy Interceptor from them but they don't sell it anymore and I now get it through my vets office. I don't treat for fleas year round only when my dogs get fleas which is maybe once a year. I know in some places you can't get away with that due to the climate. When I discover fleas I treat the 2 dogs and 3 cats all with Frontline Plus then follow up again the next month. So far that works out great for us. Celeste "Mike" wrote in message news:BGr1i.7624$cu1.572@trnddc01... "Spot" wrote in message news:Vek1i.1366$vu2.625@trndny01... Mike, You get what you pay for when it comes to flea protection. I learned a long time ago if you realy want rid of the nasty things to go with Frontline Plus or Advantage the cheaper ones are a waste. If they do work at all it's not as long as stated and they don't disrupt the life cycle of the fleas they only kill the living so as soon as the eggs hatch you have fleas again. Celeste Hi Celeste, where can I get the best price and most reliable service when purchasing Frontline Plus or Advantage? Mike |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
"Spot" wrote in message news:9Lt1i.3933$4a1.68@trndny07... Mike believe it or not you will probably get the best price off your vet. I know for me to buy it at Petco I pay more than at the vets office. If you don't have a problem with buying overseas you can also get good deals at http://www.pets-megastore.com.au/ Even with the shipping I get the best price on a 6 pack for dogs over 50 lbs by buying from the. I've been buying supplies from this company for over 5 years without any problems. Currently a 6 pack for dogs 44 to 89lbs is 54.73. I also used to buy Interceptor from them but they don't sell it anymore and I now get it through my vets office. I don't treat for fleas year round only when my dogs get fleas which is maybe once a year. I know in some places you can't get away with that due to the climate. When I discover fleas I treat the 2 dogs and 3 cats all with Frontline Plus then follow up again the next month. So far that works out great for us. Celeste Much thanks Celeste. |
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Flea protection for a large Dog?
On May 11, 9:58 pm, "Mike" wrote:
What is the most cost effective method to rid a large dog of fleas? Frontline and Advantage seem to be highly recommended. Are there cheaper products out there? Thanks, Mike I recommend and use Frontline Plus on all my kids. of course there are less expensive products, I have found them to also be less effective. if you use Frontline Plus and notice a problem before a month is up...you can use it every 3 wks, vs 4 wks. Dont forget to also treat your home and yard and if you have outside cats...they MUST MUST MUST be treated as well. otherwise, they will go out into the woods, or down the block and bring the little buggars right back with them. Makes for a neverending all out WAR! Excellent flea spray for the yard, is to get a hose end sprayer, like as miracle grow one, fill it half full of lemon joy ( yes, the dish washing detergent) and half full of lemon amonia (I use the cheap stuff from the dollar store), Use this weekly on your yard to eliminate fleas and flies. if you also have a tick problem, go to Walmart or a discount grocery store, get the cheapest powdered laundry soap with the highest bleach content (I like 20 Mule Team Borax, from Walmart), you can sprinkle this along your fence line (provided you have a fenced yard) and also along the edges of your home, in the flower beds, planters whatever...I live in rural MS and do not have bugs...I mean I live like serious out in the middle of "the sticks". Ive got 200 acres behind me undeveloped woodland and another 250 acres across the street woods and overgrown pastures...I have a 1 acre fenced yard for my canine kids smack in the middle of tick country usa and no bugs allowed here! Also, keep your yard mowed really short..and eliminate or keep trimmed real short any overhanging bushes..thats where the ticks like to hang out. hope this helps, Michelle |
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