War was declared on fleas today!

[Elaine]

Poor old Merlin, glad you got it all sorted for him though, have to say this thread has left me scratching a little

[dandysmom]

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[calismum]

Like a few others that have read this, I am now a bit itchy.

Can't stand fleas - always seem to think they are just so much work. As for how it makes the poor animal feel, know how bad it is if just one bites at your ankles.

|I'll bet he feels a whole lot better now.

CM

[smudgley]

Originally Posted by angieh

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Now, here's the important question - would anyone know whether it is safe to use Frontline 24 hours after Capstar? I can't find any information about this on the net.

Yes it is. Capstar can be used with regular ectoparasite control and frontline can be given 24 hours after capstar.

We use both at work.

[angieh]

Thanks everyone for your support and help. Merlin has actually eaten nearly 4 sachets of the Sensitivity Control food today and has cuddled down again for another sleep - I am not going to be long following him to bed. It is so relaxing seeing him sleeping soundly and not waking me up because of the b***** fleas! I am aware that some may have escaped the net, so will continue to be vigilant.

I'd be interested in anyone else's experience of Frontline Spot-on seeming not to work as it should this year.

[calismum]

When Kinsi came to us she had fleas and I frontlined Alfie and the dogs.

All fleas gone and stayed away. Plan to do the cats again in 2 weeks. Friend also has done hers as dogs had picked up a dead rabbit and had fleas.

Neither of us has had any problems.

In what way had you experienced it not working?

CM

[Moli]

So pleased to read Merlin is more comfortable now....

[Mags]

Originally Posted by angieh

Thanks everyone for your support and help. Merlin has actually eaten nearly 4 sachets of the Sensitivity Control food today and has cuddled down again for another sleep - I am not going to be long following him to bed. It is so relaxing seeing him sleeping soundly and not waking me up because of the b***** fleas! I am aware that some may have escaped the net, so will continue to be vigilant.

I'd be interested in anyone else's experience of Frontline Spot-on seeming not to work as it should this year.

I changed to Advocate Spot on from Frontline back in the summer as the vet said there had been a lot of negative feedback about Frontline Spot on not doing it's job properly. I have no problems at all now.

[angieh]

Originally Posted by calismum

When Kinsi came to us she had fleas and I frontlined Alfie and the dogs.

All fleas gone and stayed away. Plan to do the cats again in 2 weeks. Friend also has done hers as dogs had picked up a dead rabbit and had fleas.

Neither of us has had any problems.

In what way had you experienced it not working?

CM

Originally Posted by Mags

[/b]I changed to Advocate Spot on from Frontline back in the summer as the vet said there had been a lot of negative feedback about Frontline Spot on not doing it's job properly. I have no problems at all now.

It does seem in some areas that Frontline Spot-On just doesn't kill the fleas that are on the animals any more. Some vets, such as Mags', are more open to there being a problem than others - mine for example!

It is very annoying especially as you can now buy Frontline Spot-On without prescription! I'm not sure about Advocate.

[calismum]

Hadn't heard this - might have chat to my vet when I go back for Kinsi's 2nd injection.

CM