Frontline Plus vs K9 Advantix which do you prefer? - Page 2

I have never thought of lice with the dogs.  I've dealt with plenty of people that have had lice and been in some nasty houses on calls with fleas and roaches jumping all over the place over the years.  Very interesting to think the dog can get lice too.  I also spend a lot of time outdoors tracking through the woods and swamps and found ticks last Sunday.  I have both the Frontline and Advantix, I think I'll use the Frontline on my dogs.

Jim

Funny my vet uses frontline on her own pets  But she only sells advantix . Go figure

 

Hi chickadee,

its funny you talked about garlic and apple cider vinegar with the mother as i have a recipe here for us humans made up of these same ingredients. I cut up the garlic and let it sit in the ACV for a few months then add honey so that might work as well for the dogs. I also use ceder chips on the outside of the runs, but not so that they can eat it.  It is another holistic way to keep those pesky fleas away.

Peggy

I know some people use garlic, I no longer add it. 

From ASPCA's website:

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/people-foods.html

Onions, Garlic, Chives

These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies. An occasional low dose, such as what might be found in pet foods or treats, likely will not cause a problem, but we recommend that you do NOT give your pets large quantities of these foods.

Jim,

Dogs can get canine lice, although it is rare. Yes, the conditions are  usually filthy for a dog with it, but most imprtantly, dogs that are in poor condition and malnurished are most vulnerable. I just mentioned it because it is one of the buggers Frontline Plus controls, while other products like Bio Spot don't. Frontlne is just a better product.

i just did my Frontline application, but I am thinking of switching to a topical (Adams in the blue bottle) for a month or so, just to use a different product w/ a different active ingredient...just so the dog won't become immune. I'll see if that works as well....You have to apply Adams every 9 days.

To the others that wrote about poisonous pesticides........Yes, I hate using a pesticide, systemic or topical, but I also hate disease carrying buggers eating my dog alive. We all have to pick our poison and make our choices. I wish we had better more practical options.