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LaRogue · 03-22-2009, 06:36 PM

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Oh and I just looked at the k9 advantix on line and it still warns to keep away from cats... so they must not have reformulated it...

Is Advantage a K9Advantage product? I think they are both manufactored by Bayer. Are they like Frontline, Frontline Top Spot, and Frontline Plus?

To correct my earlier post, it was Advatnage not Advantix, that I was considering switching to. Sorry, if I created any confusion, I'm often easily confused myself!

woogiebear · 03-23-2009, 09:52 AM

I use Advantix on my dogs and it does not harm my cats. But then again, they aren't licking on the dogs either. I also treat my yard with granuals during the summer months to help keep the fleas a little more under control. I use a spreader, then wet the yard down and don't let the dogs out until after the lawn dries good. Which doesn't take long in Texas. It seems to have helped quite a bit. I do not keep the drops on them through the winter months though. I will start in spring and throughout the summer and taper off around fall.

Corgis4me · 03-23-2009, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LaRogue

Is Advantage a K9Advantage product? I think they are both manufactored by Bayer. Are they like Frontline, Frontline Top Spot, and Frontline Plus?

Yes, I think they are both Bayer products. I think the Advantage does not have permethrin in it.

DarkSephiroth · 04-05-2009, 08:29 PM

Can you just buy the anti-Flea / Tick medicine and administer it once they get fleas?

glencorgi · 04-05-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSephiroth

Can you just buy the anti-Flea / Tick medicine and administer it once they get fleas?

Yes, but realize if they ingest any fleas you may also have to treat for tapeworms.

Revolution (I believe) is a heartworm medication that also is a flea preventative.

Debbie

Booski59 · 04-09-2009, 05:35 AM

Leo has never had fleas so far. Do any of you living in climates like Wyoming ever have to treat for fleas? I hate to use any of it if it's not necessary.

Peggy · 04-09-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Booski59

Leo has never had fleas so far. Do any of you living in climates like Wyoming ever have to treat for fleas? I hate to use any of it if it's not necessary.

I got my first corgis when I lived in Colo. I now live in Utah. I don't use any flea preventatives. With the dry climate and the cold winters we don't have flea problems.

I'd not worry about it unless you see fleas. Chances are you won't.

Peggy

Booski59 · 04-10-2009, 06:22 AM

Thanks for the info. I have never seen one on Leo and will follow this advice.

shadow1975 · 05-25-2009, 06:58 PM

Something else to remember how fleas suck the blood from our critters. Blue and it has to be blue dawn dish soap works too,just rince rince rince...also my Dr. says fleas like the dark so open the windows and let the sun shine in and vacum vacum vacum it kills them hope this helps some..u can get a flea comb to to help get rid of them...

Booski59 · 05-26-2009, 04:18 AM

Flea update for Leo and Randy....no sign of any fleas. No live bugs or flea dirt on the boys at the daily flea checks (disguised as belly rubs). Brushing the dickens out of Leo every day to rid him of loose hair. Randy is not shedding much yet but I brush him too so he gets the idea it is a good thing.

Peggy · 05-26-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Booski59

Brushing the dickens out of Leo every day to rid him of loose hair. Randy is not shedding much yet but I brush him too so he gets the idea it is a good thing.

Randy is a puppy. Puppies are in a state of growth, so they don't shed much. Wait till he's about a year old then he'll blow his puppy coat!

Peggy

DarkSephiroth · 06-09-2009, 04:00 PM

Yeah, the vet said Corgi didn't have any signs of fleas or anything.

johndragon005 · 09-15-2009, 11:42 AM

Duke's been scratching at himself randomly for a few seconds, and i have yet to give him any flea medications. He has a flea collar...but should I go get some flea/tick medication like K9 Advantix for him? or should I just kind of wait if it gets any worse? He's an inside dog, but we take him to outside the backyard as well as dog parks...so should we just give him flea medications just incase? We clean his crate/playpen about every week and he gets a bath every month.

chrismunkrn · 09-15-2009, 12:02 PM

Are you seeing any signs of fleas? Here's a link that may helpful in finding fleas on Duke, if indeed he has those nasty little buggers....Fleas On Pets - Pets With Fleas
The guys sometimes scratch themselves, infrequently, for no apparent reason. Maybe it just feels good? =)

gogogiraffes · 09-15-2009, 06:10 PM

Gizmo's on frontline plus. But he is still showing signs of fleas.

04-05-2009, 08:29 PM	#94 (permalink)
DarkSephiroth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 813 Member's Picture Albums	Can you just buy the anti-Flea / Tick medicine and administer it once they get fleas? __________________ -chill

04-09-2009, 05:35 AM	#96 (permalink)
Booski59 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrington, Wyoming Posts: 417 Member's Picture Albums	Leo has never had fleas so far. Do any of you living in climates like Wyoming ever have to treat for fleas? I hate to use any of it if it's not necessary. __________________ Boo Buchheit

04-10-2009, 06:22 AM	#98 (permalink)
Booski59 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrington, Wyoming Posts: 417 Member's Picture Albums	Thanks for the info. I have never seen one on Leo and will follow this advice. __________________ Boo Buchheit

05-26-2009, 04:18 AM	#100 (permalink)
Booski59 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Torrington, Wyoming Posts: 417 Member's Picture Albums	Flea update for Leo and Randy....no sign of any fleas. No live bugs or flea dirt on the boys at the daily flea checks (disguised as belly rubs). Brushing the dickens out of Leo every day to rid him of loose hair. Randy is not shedding much yet but I brush him too so he gets the idea it is a good thing. __________________ Boo Buchheit

06-09-2009, 04:00 PM	#102 (permalink)
DarkSephiroth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 813 Member's Picture Albums	Yeah, the vet said Corgi didn't have any signs of fleas or anything. __________________ -chill

03-23-2009, 09:52 AM	#92 (permalink)
woogiebear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 109	I use Advantix on my dogs and it does not harm my cats. But then again, they aren't licking on the dogs either. I also treat my yard with granuals during the summer months to help keep the fleas a little more under control. I use a spreader, then wet the yard down and don't let the dogs out until after the lawn dries good. Which doesn't take long in Texas. It seems to have helped quite a bit. I do not keep the drops on them through the winter months though. I will start in spring and throughout the summer and taper off around fall.

05-25-2009, 06:58 PM	#99 (permalink)
shadow1975 Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bakersfield Calif Posts: 57 Member's Picture Albums	Something else to remember how fleas suck the blood from our critters. Blue and it has to be blue dawn dish soap works too,just rince rince rince...also my Dr. says fleas like the dark so open the windows and let the sun shine in and vacum vacum vacum it kills them hope this helps some..u can get a flea comb to to help get rid of them...

09-15-2009, 11:42 AM	#103 (permalink)
johndragon005 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 59 Member's Picture Albums	Duke's been scratching at himself randomly for a few seconds, and i have yet to give him any flea medications. He has a flea collar...but should I go get some flea/tick medication like K9 Advantix for him? or should I just kind of wait if it gets any worse? He's an inside dog, but we take him to outside the backyard as well as dog parks...so should we just give him flea medications just incase? We clean his crate/playpen about every week and he gets a bath every month.

09-15-2009, 12:02 PM	#104 (permalink)
chrismunkrn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 724 Member's Picture Albums	Are you seeing any signs of fleas? Here's a link that may helpful in finding fleas on Duke, if indeed he has those nasty little buggers....Fleas On Pets - Pets With Fleas The guys sometimes scratch themselves, infrequently, for no apparent reason. Maybe it just feels good? =) __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among stars. Les Brown

09-15-2009, 06:10 PM	#105 (permalink)
gogogiraffes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Richmond Posts: 523 Member's Picture Albums	Gizmo's on frontline plus. But he is still showing signs of fleas.

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