[Heatheranne]

Speaking of preventing parasites (fleas in particular), here is something to think about. Since we live in Florida, fleas always have the potential to become a problem. I was very diligent about using Advantage on my westie Darby (photo attached) and applied it between the shoulder blades, just as directed. When he was about 9 or 10, I noticed that he had some type of growth - guess where? Right where I had always applied the Advantage. From time to time it would become irritated - maybe it was growing, I don't know. Anyway, it would seep and bleed for a couple of weeks and then settle down again. I never asked the vet (Darby had more serious problems) but I am suspicious. Linda, I think that the idea of using it once every 3 months is probably quite a good approach.

Heatheranne