How often can I treat my dog for fleas?

Dogs should be treated for fleas monthly (or every other month depending on the product you use) all year round to try and prevent dogs from developing a flea problem and infesting the home.

How often can you use flea treatment on dogs?

So, if you're asking yourself “how often should I give my puppy flea treatment?”, the answer is every 4 weeks for optimal protection – year-round, leaving no gaps. Does my puppy have fleas? Many pet parents wonder if their puppy has fleas when they notice them scratching or chewing at themselves.

How soon can I give my dog another flea treatment?

The known safe answer is to wait the period of time the product is supposed to work, typically 30 days, before reapplying. An alternative is to bathe the pet in a detergent shampoo (meant to strip off skin oils) and reapply after 24 hours.

Can I treat my dog for fleas twice?

A flea infestation on your pet or in your home can be difficult and frustrating to deal with. Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn't working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.

Can I give my dog flea treatment more than once a month?

You give you pets a once-a-month flea treatment, but you see some fleas before those 30 days are up.

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Why has my dog still got fleas after treatment?

Not treating often enough

Fleas go through a life cycle of egg, larvae, pupae and adult. Most flea treatments just kill adult fleas, but fleas can continue to emerge for months after you think an infestation has ended. When a newly emerged female flea finds a host, she can lay eggs within one day.

Can you overdose on flea treatment?

If you are finding fleas on your pet even after applying your pet's topical flea treatment, you might consider reapplying it early. However, this solution is not always recommended and may lead to an overdose in some rare cases.

Why am I still finding fleas after treatment?

By allowing treated pets to access all parts of the home you usually let them into, your pet acts as a 'living vacuum cleaner' to kill the newly hatched fleas before they can lay more eggs. Because of this, it is normal to see fleas on treated pets during this time.

Can you use Frontline twice in a month?

If a pet still has fleas, many veterinarians will use the product more frequently than once monthly, sometimes as often as once every 2-3 weeks. However, this process is often considered to be “off label use,” and I would not use the product this way unless first speaking with your pet's veterinarian.

Will my dog still itchy after fleas gone?

They can continue to itch, and, unless you have aggressively treated your dog AND your house and premises, the fleas may not actually be gone. Get your pet on a good topical or oral flea control through your vet. In flea control, you get what you pay for.

How soon can I reapply Frontline?

FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS should be applied every 2 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on dogs, or every month for control of brown dog ticks. FRONTLINE SPRAY should be applied every 3 weeks for control of paralysis ticks on cats and dogs, or every month for the control of brown dog ticks.

How long will I see fleas after treatment?

As eggs hatch and develop, you might find fleas reappearing 10-14 days after treatment - this is quite normal and provided the insecticide remains in place it will kill them. This is why it is important not to carry out cleaning which might remove insecticide.

What happens if a dog gets too much flea medicine?

Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.

Can I use Advantage 2 weeks after using frontline?

Frontline products should not be used in conjunction with Advantage or Advantix products.

Can you put too much frontline on a dog?

While they're typically safe if administered according to instructions, if your pet overdoses on medication or has an adverse reaction, they can suffer difficult breathing, seizures, and potentially life-threatening consequences.

Why can't I get rid of my dogs fleas?

Products to rid fleas on your pet

Control the environment – Adopt control strategies including: Vacuum the carpet 2-3 times a week to remove eggs, wash pets blankets weekly (in the washing machine), spray the house, kennels and yards with an adult flea killer, fog the house to prevent larvae developing.

Can my dog sleep in my bed after flea treatment?

You can handle, stroke and cuddle your pet as usual as soon as the application site is dry. In the meantime treated animals should not be handled and children should not be allowed to play or sleep with them.

Do fleas go crazy after treatment?

Treated fleas may become more active before they die

The ingredient in FRONTLINE Spot On and FRONTLINE Plus that kills fleas makes them hyperactive before they die. So you may see fleas come to the surface of your pet's coat and your pet might feel a bit more itchy than usual until those fleas are killed.

How do I rid my house of fleas?

How often should you flea A dog with Frontline?

Treat all your dogs and cats every month for optimal flea control. When applied correctly, FRONTLINE PLUS remains active against fleas for at least one month. If you are in a paralysis tick area, apply FRONTLINE PLUS FOR DOGS every 2 weeks to provide paralysis tick control for your dog.

How do I know fleas are gone?

Keep a close eye on the white paper or towel. You are looking for and fleas that fall or jump off. Once you see one, it is safe to assume there are more. Apply petroleum jelly to the flea comb and brush your dog a second time.

How long can fleas live in carpet?

If fleas have made their way into your carpet then there's no doubt that you've wondered how long they can survive and what measures you can take to keep them away. Fleas will live from 2 to 4 months in carpet, but can be much longer if they have a host to feed on.

What do you do if flea medicine doesn't work?

Can you put a flea collar and frontline at same time?

Combining Flea Collars

Flea collar such as Preventic is generally safe to combine individually with flea preventives such as Frontline Plus, Revolution for dogs or K9 Advantix etc. These combinations have proven to be safe and successful in the fleas and ticks prevention.