Dog Flea

Which dog flea medication do you buy?

Which dog flea med do you buy, and how much do you pay? ...And where do you buy it from?

Advantage is NOT 'formerly Frontline'! These are different products, with different chemicals, made by different companies!

You will find that veterinary products are more expensive - because they tend to actually work. Pet stores aren't licensed to sell the proper chemicals for flea treatment - anything you find in store is just going to be a basic pesticide that you can't expect to work.

You can get veterinary stuff online for cheaper, just be aware that it's dodgy, you don't always get the genuine product.

Chalice

Dog Flea Bites: Home Remedies for Your Dog’s Relief

Dogs love to play and explore their surroundings, especially when there are other dog playmates around the neighborhood.  But when left unattended, especially in areas where all kinds of filth can be found, some dogs suffer from what is popularly known as “fleas” or “dog flea bites”.  If you’re dog was once a happy and enthusiastic playmate and is now suffering from hair loss and incessant scratching, this could be a case of dog flea bites and should be treated immediately before it becomes worse. 

To be able to understand how dogs suffer from these bites, it is important that you know what really happens when fleas crawl up into the dog’s body and start to bite all over.  Basically when a flea bites, it excretes saliva and other irritating substances that usually cause an allergic reaction in some dogs, making them scratch all over until hair falls off and sores begin to develop.  Such skin eruption is usually characterized by red spots surrounded by a reddened circle or halo, so if you see these kinds of spots on your dog, which is usually either on the lower back or tail, abdomen, and thigh areas, it’s most likely a case of dog flea bites.  If left untreated, the skin disorder will become severe, causing the skin to thicken and darken and hot spots to start developing, which normally appear as red painful sores, which are extremely uncomfortable for your dog. 

Solutions

The good thing about dog flea bites is that there are home remedies which can stop the itching and rid your dog of these parasites.  Here are some remedies that you can apply if you’ve discovered that your dog is suffering from nasty flea bites:

• To be able to prevent the alleviation of inflammation, bathe your dog with cold water to stop the itch and keep him or her clean so that secondary infections won’t occur in the future.  Never use warm or hot water as this could stimulate the itching again and increase the pain of the sores at the same time.

• Most veterinarians and experts suggest using fresh aloe vera and other herbal plants to sooth the inflamed skin of the dog.  Aloe vera is especially recommended since it has significant properties meant to heal and sooth the pains of skin infections and disorders, even on humans. 

• You can add foods with fatty acid (ex. Flaxseed oil) in order to supplement your dog’s diet with foods that have anti-inflammatory effects.  This will be very helpful as it will increase your dog’s chances of healing faster from flea bites. 

If none of these home remedies work for your dog and the condition becomes chronic in nature, it would be best to visit your local vet for observation and stronger medication, which could be in the form of steroid creams or injections.  This will promote faster relief for your dog as well as healing. 

I also strongly recommend you check out natural products that specialize in treating dog flea bites. There are a variety out there but one of the most effective ones I've ever seen contains the Mayan traditional herb Tepezcohuite.

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Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for 45- to 88-Pound Dogs and Puppies, 6 Month List Price: $100.00 Sale Price: $56.50 You save: $43.50 (44%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Flea & Tick Spot On Features Fast-acting, long-lasting flea and tick control for your pet Kills all life stages of 4 major tick species For dogs 45 to 88 pounds Waterproof Offers continuous protection for 30 days

K9 Advantix Flea Control for Dogs Over 55 Pounds, 6 Applications List Price: $85.49 Sale Price: $63.80 You save: $21.69 (25%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description K-9 Advantix 6pk for Dogs 56+lb Features Provides protection from more pests than other topical products Uses imidacloprid and permethrin to work against parasites Ideal for dogs over 55 pounds Waterproof Do not use on cats

Novartis Capstar Flea Treatment Blue Tabs for Dogs and Cats List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $22.42 You save: $7.57 (25%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The fleas on the pet are in the adult stage. An adult, female flea, living on a pet, can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. With CAPSTAR (nitenpyram), almost all adult fleas will die within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. Features Oral tablet for controlling adult fleas in cats and dogs Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with normal nerve transmission and kills fleas For cats and dogs 2 to 25 pounds Should be given orally no more often than once per day Please read all label information on delivery

Advantage Topical Flea Treatment for Dogs 21-55 Lbs (6 Applications) List Price: $68.99 Sale Price: $55.63 You save: $13.36 (19%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Advantage 6pk for Dogs 21-55lb Features Once-a-month topical flea treatment for dogs Kills fleas before they lay eggs and flea larvae before they hatch Safe for all dogs 7 weeks and older and 21-55 pounds Prevents re-infestation for up to 4 weeks; includes 6 applications Please read all label information on delivery

Novartis Capstar Flea Treatment Green Tabs for Dogs and Cats 25 Pounds or Over, 6 Tablets List Price: $32.99 Sale Price: $22.93 You save: $10.06 (30%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The fleas on the pet are in the adult stage. An adult, female flea, living on a pet, can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her lifetime. With CAPSTAR (nitenpyram), almost all adult fleas will die within 4 hours for dogs and 6 hours for cats. Features Oral tablet for controlling adult fleas in cats and dogs Active ingredient is Nitenpyram, which interferes with normal nerve transmission and kills fleas For cats and dogs 25 pounds and up Should be given orally no more often than once per day Please read all label information on delivery

Flea 12" Plush Dog Toy List Price: $8.99 Sale Price: $7.11 You save: $1.88 (21%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Multipet's Flea dog toy with squeaker designed to allow your dog to tug and enjoy this fun and playful plush toy. Features Plush dog toy Flea toy Says "Pinch Me" on its' back Toy squeaks to keep dog entertained

Sentry Natural Defense Natural Flea and Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs and Puppies 40-Pound and Over Sale Price: $11.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Sentry Natural Defense Natural Flea and Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs and Puppies 40 lbs. and Over Features Flea and Tick Dog Squeeze-on Natural Ingredients Kills and repels Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes Protects up to 4 weeks Safe for use around children and pets

Zodiac Flea & Tick Collar for Large Dogs, 5 Month Sale Price: $5.79   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Zodiac Flea & Tick Collar for Large Dog (5 month) Features Kills fleas and ticks including those which may carry Lyme disease for up to 5 months Keeps working even when wet Kills fleas quickly Long lasting

Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for Cats and Kittens, 3 Doses, For Cats 8 Weeks and Older List Price: $60.00 Sale Price: $32.96 You save: $27.04 (45%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Flea & Tick Spot On Features Fast-acting, long-lasting flea and tick control for your pet Kills fleas, flea eggs, lice, and ticks For cats 8 weeks and older Waterproof Each dose offers continuous protection for 30 days

Sergeant's 32-Ounce Skip-Flea and Tick Shampoo Dog Clean Cotton Sale Price: $10.89   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Sergeant's 32-ounce skip-flea and tick shampoo dog clean cotton. Features Flea and tick dog shampoo Kills fleas and ticks for 10 days Kills ticks that may carry lyme disease Ph balanced for pets coat Clean cotton scent