How often can you apply flea treatment?

A spot-on treatment comes packaged in individual doses of liquid that can be applied by pouring the medicine onto your pet's back, between the shoulders. One dose generally keeps a pet safe from fleas and ticks for one month, Dr. Wooten says, but will need to be applied more often if your pet swims or is bathed often.

Can I reapply flea treatment early?

Yes, if after two weeks the flea preventive you applied isn't working, you can reapply flea treatment early, or switch to another brand.

How long do you have to wait between flea treatments?

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.

How often can you give flea treatment?

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.

Can you use a topical flea treatment more than once a month?

Note that under normal circumstances, the product will keep the fleas away for a month. But if there are severe infestations or frequent re-infestation, you might need to retreat earlier than every four weeks. However, if that's the case and your pet needs more treatment, do not do it again for at least seven days.

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Why am I still finding 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.

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.

Can I use Frontline every 2 weeks?

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.

Can I apply advantage after 2 weeks?

Because it's been 2-3 weeks since the last application, yes you can apply it again. You can also give her Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas in 30 minutes, and it's safe to use with the Advantage.

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.

What happens if you put too much flea treatment on a dog?

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.

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

It's time to go and see your vet. Don't be embarrassed – your local veterinarian deals with fleas all the time and it is no reflection on your home or ability to care for your pet. Your vet will be able to work out what's gone wrong and help you to get rid of the fleas.

Can I use Frontline every three weeks?

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.

Do fleas go crazy after treatment?

Some will react in a weird way and this is essentially because they have been poisoned. One thing you have to remember is that flea treatments are chemical solutions to a flea infestation. Fleas are extremely resilient creatures. They've been around since time began and so they are hard to kill off.

Can I give my dog two doses of flea medicine?

Never use multiple flea medications on your pet, unless directed to do so by your veterinarian. Fleas can be a very frustrating problem, and some medications may not produce immediate effects.

What's the best thing to get rid of fleas?

How can I get rid of fleas in my house forever?

How do I get rid of fleas in my house fast?

IS ONE flea a problem?

Just One Flea Can Be a Sign of a Problem

As few as 20 fleas might mean your pet is infested, while the most could be between 200 to 300. Ignoring a few fleas can quickly lead to an infestation on your dog and in your home,² because two adult fleas could lead to hundreds of eggs and pupae.

Can fleas live in human hair?

While rare, fleas can make their way onto human hair. In the absence of household pets like cats and dogs, fleas may decide to approach their next victim, us humans, for their regular blood meals. In this step-to-step guide, you will learn how to quickly treat fleas found in human hair.

Can't get rid dog fleas?

Why does my dog still have fleas after NexGard?

Any immature fleas that are in your home or yard when you first give FRONTLINE Plus or NexGard to your pet will continue to develop into full-grown fleas, even after the mature fleas on your pet are killed. Immature fleas may take several weeks to develop and create an exposure risk for your pet.

How often can you use Frontline on dogs?

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.

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.

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.