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whimzi · 06-12-2011, 01:59 PM

I'm in Louisiana ...and well we have fleas in the south. But I don't want my Yorkie to deal with them. What products do y'all recommend? I'm thinking of Advantage Multi...any feedback?? She's a few ounces over 3 pounds and does not seem to have any med sensitivities at this point. My last Yorkie's life was ended way to early at the groomers...so now I may be just too cautious. Please help.

Thank you!

Ellie May · 06-12-2011, 03:53 PM

You're not being too cautious.

What does the vet recommend?
Are there tick issues in your area (Advantage Multi doesn't cover them)?

ChibiLuv · 06-12-2011, 04:55 PM

Advantage is really safe, they have done many studies on it. Make sure you are also on heartworm prevention though because it protects against mosquitos but they can still get bit by them.
On a side note- never ever use Hartz brand or flea collars or shampoos.
Anything your vet reccomends should be tested and safe

babiegurl · 06-12-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ChibiLuv

Advantage is really safe, they have done many studies on it. Make sure you are also on heartworm prevention though because it protects against mosquitos but they can still get bit by them.
On a side note- never ever use Hartz brand or flea collars or shampoos.
Anything your vet reccomends should be tested and safe

May I ask what is wrong with Hartz? Ive never used their products, but I see they are in a lot of grocery and drugstore chains. Is it because they use harsh chemicals? Also, do you have to go to your vet to get the heartworm and flea prevention? I noticed that other sites like petsmart, petco and petsmed.com sell them but how would you know which one to buy (I guess thats when the vet steps in huh?)?

Sandysbabies · 06-12-2011, 05:07 PM

I have used advantage and plan on going back to it next month. We tried Comfortus, the new oral med for fleas and they are still scratching. Also use Interceptor for all my dogs for years and have never had a problem with it. You don't want to buy flea meds, food, anything like that through a grocery store, Walmart etc. Never use a flea collar, they are really dangerous. Good luck with your little one. She is so tiny I would just go by everything your vet says and not second guess nothing. They are just too fragile.

Ellie May · 06-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Info on Hartz (very dangerous product):
http://www.hartzvictims.org/

Heartworm meds require an rx from a vet.
Some good flea meds are sold in pet stores (Frontline, Advantage), but most sold in those places are terrible. Always talk to the vet about what to use first.

babiegurl · 06-12-2011, 05:21 PM

Oh my! thanks for the link. I see why now!

kkephart · 06-12-2011, 07:14 PM

Oliver is on Advantage multi which covers heartworm, fleas, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm... it came recommended from his vet. Its easy.. just once a month. I live in South Carolina... so I understand it can get nasty in the South! Good luck!

whimzi · 06-13-2011, 06:26 PM

Hi Karla.......thank you for your reply. It would help to know Oliver's weight....and how long he's been on it. Thanks!

whimzi · 06-13-2011, 06:27 PM

This was my first time to post a question...and I REALLY appreciate the respones and information y'all have shared. Thank you!

lady40jay · 06-14-2011, 03:43 AM

Samantha is on Advantage Multi. It works great and she has never had any problems with it.

Jeanette

06-12-2011, 01:59 PM	#1
whimzi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	Flea Products I'm in Louisiana ...and well we have fleas in the south. But I don't want my Yorkie to deal with them. What products do y'all recommend? I'm thinking of Advantage Multi...any feedback?? She's a few ounces over 3 pounds and does not seem to have any med sensitivities at this point. My last Yorkie's life was ended way to early at the groomers...so now I may be just too cautious. Please help. Thank you!

06-12-2011, 03:53 PM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	You're not being too cautious. What does the vet recommend? Are there tick issues in your area (Advantage Multi doesn't cover them)? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-12-2011, 04:55 PM	#3
ChibiLuv and molliluv too! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Irving TX, USA Posts: 1,619	Advantage is really safe, they have done many studies on it. Make sure you are also on heartworm prevention though because it protects against mosquitos but they can still get bit by them. On a side note- never ever use Hartz brand or flea collars or shampoos. Anything your vet reccomends should be tested and safe __________________ Teapot Club Member

06-12-2011, 05:16 PM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Info on Hartz (very dangerous product): http://www.hartzvictims.org/ Heartworm meds require an rx from a vet. Some good flea meds are sold in pet stores (Frontline, Advantage), but most sold in those places are terrible. Always talk to the vet about what to use first. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-12-2011, 07:14 PM	#8
kkephart Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Murrells Inlet, SC Posts: 188	Oliver is on Advantage multi which covers heartworm, fleas, hookworm, roundworm, and whipworm... it came recommended from his vet. Its easy.. just once a month. I live in South Carolina... so I understand it can get nasty in the South! Good luck! __________________ Karla & Oliver RIP & Henry

06-12-2011, 05:07 PM	#5
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I have used advantage and plan on going back to it next month. We tried Comfortus, the new oral med for fleas and they are still scratching. Also use Interceptor for all my dogs for years and have never had a problem with it. You don't want to buy flea meds, food, anything like that through a grocery store, Walmart etc. Never use a flea collar, they are really dangerous. Good luck with your little one. She is so tiny I would just go by everything your vet says and not second guess nothing. They are just too fragile.

06-12-2011, 05:21 PM	#7
babiegurl Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 198	Oh my! thanks for the link. I see why now!

06-13-2011, 06:26 PM	#9
whimzi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	Hi Karla.......thank you for your reply. It would help to know Oliver's weight....and how long he's been on it. Thanks!

06-13-2011, 06:27 PM	#10
whimzi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	This was my first time to post a question...and I REALLY appreciate the respones and information y'all have shared. Thank you!

06-14-2011, 03:43 AM	#11
lady40jay Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 110	Samantha is on Advantage Multi. It works great and she has never had any problems with it. Jeanette