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MinniesMom10 · 03-07-2011, 05:46 PM

We use Frontline Plus and are needing to find a soap free shampoo for Minnie. I have learned that I have washed off her flea & tick preventative. I want something that is good for her coat, and make it shine but at the same time not wash away the monthly flea treatment.

butterfly · 03-07-2011, 07:20 PM

I would like to know this too.

My husband and I just came back from visiting my sister in NW Arkansas and when we came home I found 2 ticks on my little Libby!! I thought it would be too early, but I was very wrong.

I have never used anything before in over 25 years. Have never had any problem. Now we have purchased a home down there and will be moving this summer after this house sells in ND. (retirement!)

Also, does it matter the size of a dog when you apply this treatment? I have a 2# and 2 1/2# dogs. The 2 1/2# is still a puppy so will be growing a little more. I worry about them being so small and it harming them somehow.

Do you use a full treatment on ones this tiny?

Mardelin · 03-07-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by butterfly

I would like to know this too.

My husband and I just came back from visiting my sister in NW Arkansas and when we came home I found 2 ticks on my little Libby!! I thought it would be too early, but I was very wrong.

I have never used anything before in over 25 years. Have never had any problem. Now we have purchased a home down there and will be moving this summer after this house sells in ND. (retirement!)

Also, does it matter the size of a dog when you apply this treatment? I have a 2# and 2 1/2# dogs. The 2 1/2# is still a puppy so will be growing a little more. I worry about them being so small and it harming them somehow.

Do you use a full treatment on ones this tiny?

1/2 a dosage on each.

peachesmom1sc · 03-07-2011, 07:31 PM

my vet said not to give a bath for 3 days after treatment

SWHouston · 03-08-2011, 07:01 AM

We don't bathe our guys all that often...
We use Oatmeal, and some other Fragrant Shampoos,
but we always RE-apply the Flea drops after a bath.

Though I'm confident that the Drops work, we back that
up with Flea Collars too. I always let both of mine go for
a few hours after their baths before I put the Drops on.

I like to pet and hold them when they are nice and clean
and those darn drops feel yucky when I pet them, lol

hugz4all4 · 03-08-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by peachesmom1sc

my vet said not to give a bath for 3 days after treatment

I give my dogs a bath before a treatment then about a week later.. My vet has also said NO bath for at least 3 days after you apply the treatment. I havent had any issues doing it this way.

107barney · 03-08-2011, 08:18 AM

I agree with the "no bath for 3 days" advice..... We do not bathe for 3 days before or after treatment w/ Frontline Plus.

Rhetts_mama · 03-08-2011, 08:21 AM

I've always waited at least 3 days and have never had any problems with the treatments washing off. I use a mild oatmeal shampoo, but not really sure if that makes a difference.

MinniesMom10 · 03-09-2011, 05:44 AM

I purchased Tropiclean Aloe & Vitamin E Soap Free wash at the vets office.

_Chrissy_ · 03-09-2011, 03:27 PM

I do not give a bath 3 days after and I do not give a bath 3 days before.
My vet said the oil in the coat/skin helps the medicine to be absorbed better.
Not sure if that is true but it works for me

03-07-2011, 05:46 PM	#1
MinniesMom10 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, Missouri US Posts: 274	Any recommendations? We use Frontline Plus and are needing to find a soap free shampoo for Minnie. I have learned that I have washed off her flea & tick preventative. I want something that is good for her coat, and make it shine but at the same time not wash away the monthly flea treatment.

03-07-2011, 07:31 PM	#4
peachesmom1sc YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: south carolina Posts: 428	my vet said not to give a bath for 3 days after treatment __________________ mom to my lil one Porscha nothing in the world like a yorkie kiss first thing in the morning... now mommy to Mee Ling the most darlin lil ( BIG ) pekingese

03-08-2011, 07:01 AM	#5
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	We don't bathe our guys all that often... We use Oatmeal, and some other Fragrant Shampoos, but we always RE-apply the Flea drops after a bath. Though I'm confident that the Drops work, we back that up with Flea Collars too. I always let both of mine go for a few hours after their baths before I put the Drops on. I like to pet and hold them when they are nice and clean and those darn drops feel yucky when I pet them, lol __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

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107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I agree with the "no bath for 3 days" advice..... We do not bathe for 3 days before or after treatment w/ Frontline Plus. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-08-2011, 08:21 AM	#8
Rhetts_mama Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,959 Blog Entries: 1	I've always waited at least 3 days and have never had any problems with the treatments washing off. I use a mild oatmeal shampoo, but not really sure if that makes a difference. __________________ Don't get your knickers in a knot. Nothing is solved and it just makes you walk funny.

03-07-2011, 07:20 PM	#2
butterfly YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bella Vista Arkansas Posts: 482	I would like to know this too. My husband and I just came back from visiting my sister in NW Arkansas and when we came home I found 2 ticks on my little Libby!! I thought it would be too early, but I was very wrong. I have never used anything before in over 25 years. Have never had any problem. Now we have purchased a home down there and will be moving this summer after this house sells in ND. (retirement!) Also, does it matter the size of a dog when you apply this treatment? I have a 2# and 2 1/2# dogs. The 2 1/2# is still a puppy so will be growing a little more. I worry about them being so small and it harming them somehow. Do you use a full treatment on ones this tiny?

03-09-2011, 05:44 AM	#9
MinniesMom10 No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Columbia, Missouri US Posts: 274	I purchased Tropiclean Aloe & Vitamin E Soap Free wash at the vets office.

03-09-2011, 03:27 PM	#10
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I do not give a bath 3 days after and I do not give a bath 3 days before. My vet said the oil in the coat/skin helps the medicine to be absorbed better. Not sure if that is true but it works for me __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)