Which flea preventative do you use?

GSDgirlAL · 07-18-2011, 04:08 PM

Please tell me what you use on your GSD for this problem. I haven't found one that actually works!!!

Freddy · 07-18-2011, 04:20 PM

Frontline plus. If I was in Alabama I might be using K9 advantix. I don't remember where I read it (probably here) but they have some different ticks in the south. I'm in western MO.

By the way, beautiful area. Ross Bridge and the resort is one of my favorite non ocean places to stay ever.

sagelfn · 07-18-2011, 04:30 PM

I was using frontline + until it stopped working. Now I use Comfortis. I have also treated the yard and house with diatomaceous earth (food grade)

Freddy · 07-18-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sagelfn

I was using frontline + until it stopped working. Now I use Comfortis. I have also treated the yard and house with diatomaceous earth (food grade)

What do you do for ticks? I've considered using diatomaceous earth but don't know much about it, and my dogs (male in particular) are on a training field, ball field, or just plain field regularly.

I do have to pull a tick off him occasionally. I usually notice and get them off pretty quickly. Not sure how long frontline says it will take to kill them.

WVGSD · 07-19-2011, 03:11 PM

I am in West Virginia and use Frontline Plus. Five of my eight dogs have 4 x 12 foot indoor/outdoor kennels with pea gravel instead of crates while I am at work or away from home and I put diatomaceous earth in the gravel each summer. No problems so far.

shannonrae · 07-19-2011, 03:49 PM

I like Vectra it kills and repels fleas, ticks, blackflies, and mosquitos (Maine state bird

). It does a great job, I have not seen a tick in the 2 years I have been using it! I used to use frontline plus but still found ticks regularly.

gagsd · 07-19-2011, 03:58 PM

Advantix on the dogs... frontline was not working this year or last.

GSDgirlAL · 07-19-2011, 04:47 PM

I'm finding the same problem with Frontline. Not working at all. I've used K9 Advantix and Advantage in the past as well. I was thinking about trying Revolution. Any experience with that? If not I guess I will give either K9 or Advantage another try. I have on her a tick collar that I got from the Vet. So far so good ...

Freddy: yes, Ross Bridge is wonderful! I was just there last weekend enjoying a Spa day :-) It is incredibly beautiful!

sagelfn · 07-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddy

What do you do for ticks? I've considered using diatomaceous earth but don't know much about it, and my dogs (male in particular) are on a training field, ball field, or just plain field regularly.

I do have to pull a tick off him occasionally. I usually notice and get them off pretty quickly. Not sure how long frontline says it will take to kill them.

This is only our 2nd month on Comfortis. Ticks are not bad here. If we are going out to an area that may have ticks I have used Vet's Best spray. I've not found a tick yet but that could be because they aren't bad here.

Jax08 · 07-19-2011, 04:54 PM

Advantix for years and never had a problem

07-18-2011, 04:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
GSDgirlAL Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,105	Which flea preventative do you use? Please tell me what you use on your GSD for this problem. I haven't found one that actually works!!! __________________ GSDgirlAL-Proudly Owned by: Ava - GSD DeeJay & Shelby - Beagles Cooper - Golden Retriever

07-18-2011, 04:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
sagelfn Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,748	I was using frontline + until it stopped working. Now I use Comfortis. I have also treated the yard and house with diatomaceous earth (food grade) __________________ -Brandi Sage 6-5-09 Facebook

07-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	I am in West Virginia and use Frontline Plus. Five of my eight dogs have 4 x 12 foot indoor/outdoor kennels with pea gravel instead of crates while I am at work or away from home and I put diatomaceous earth in the gravel each summer. No problems so far. __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

07-19-2011, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
shannonrae Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 606	I like Vectra it kills and repels fleas, ticks, blackflies, and mosquitos (Maine state bird ). It does a great job, I have not seen a tick in the 2 years I have been using it! I used to use frontline plus but still found ticks regularly. __________________ Sydney(rescue)-Pit cross Birbo(rescue)-GSD Until we meet again . . . Bear(rescue)-GSD, my soul mate. Kai-(rescue)GSD, my forever baby. Kobie-Pomeranian, my tiniest dog with the biggest heart.

07-19-2011, 03:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	Advantix on the dogs... frontline was not working this year or last. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

07-18-2011, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC, MO Posts: 290	Frontline plus. If I was in Alabama I might be using K9 advantix. I don't remember where I read it (probably here) but they have some different ticks in the south. I'm in western MO. By the way, beautiful area. Ross Bridge and the resort is one of my favorite non ocean places to stay ever.

07-19-2011, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
GSDgirlAL Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,105	I'm finding the same problem with Frontline. Not working at all. I've used K9 Advantix and Advantage in the past as well. I was thinking about trying Revolution. Any experience with that? If not I guess I will give either K9 or Advantage another try. I have on her a tick collar that I got from the Vet. So far so good ... Freddy: yes, Ross Bridge is wonderful! I was just there last weekend enjoying a Spa day :-) It is incredibly beautiful! __________________ GSDgirlAL-Proudly Owned by: Ava - GSD DeeJay & Shelby - Beagles Cooper - Golden Retriever

07-19-2011, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,320	Advantix for years and never had a problem

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