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jwsiagha · 10-21-2009, 02:14 PM

Hi Everyone,
Im trying to figure out if its a good idea to use frontline plus for my pup as a preventive measure. He is up to date with all his shots but im not sure about the whole flea/tick prevention methods...

any advice?

Britster · 10-21-2009, 05:17 PM

Yep!

Flea/tick medicine is always a good thing to have. I keep Jackson on K9 Advantix
from March-October. The winter months there are not really many fleas and ticks around (so I was told)
and we're not outside as much so I don't worry about it. Heartworm preventative is very important
too. Jackson is on Iverhart Plus.

JonlyCajunQueen · 10-22-2009, 08:55 PM

Frontline plus is what I use and it works for me here in Louisiana!

tammy8833 · 10-22-2009, 09:47 PM

front line plus never worked on my pups and my mom usually swears by it...she has shelites that are housed out side (a real house i might add..lol) but anyways it didnt work for her this year....i get advantage now and really like it..its made by bayer and its even approved in europe for pregnant and lacating females...

ToyYorkie · 10-23-2009, 02:53 PM

I reccomend frontline plus.

JeanieK · 10-23-2009, 03:03 PM

I use frontline plus, but do not use it until I see a flea. Have not had to use any in two years.

majesticyorkies · 10-23-2009, 03:24 PM

frontline plus or advantix are both good products to use, I use them every month and have great results from both. welcome to yt, you will find some wonderful people here,m and get great advice for your new baby, I love yorkies!!! Blessings Denise

princesmom · 10-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Frontline Plus has worked well for us so far. I also use Heartguard Plus for heartworms. Every spring I treat my yard with a flea and tick preventative when I fertilize the grass, maybe this is helping to keep the ticks to a minimum. Haven't found a tick or flea yet.

majesticyorkies · 10-23-2009, 03:33 PM

what do you use on your yard? Where do you get it, What I used last year I can't find it anymore, I would like to treat my yard again but I'm not sure what to buy now. Thanks for the info. Blessings Denise

Elle · 10-23-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by majesticyorkies

what do you use on your yard? Where do you get it, What I used last year I can't find it anymore, I would like to treat my yard again but I'm not sure what to buy now. Thanks for the info. Blessings Denise

You want to use a product with PERMETHRIN. Here's a 64 oz one that is about $60.00.
Vector Ban 10% Permethrin Insecticide Liquid Concentrate 64 oz. - Bugpage.com
You can find one at hardware stores. Some don't carry them, some do. I couldn't find one at Lowe's. You can also find them online.

I love Frontline Plus.

princesmom · 10-24-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by majesticyorkies

what do you use on your yard? Where do you get it, What I used last year I can't find it anymore, I would like to treat my yard again but I'm not sure what to buy now. Thanks for the info. Blessings Denise

I use Spectracide w/Triazicide Insect Killer Granules with a spreader, I buy it at Lowes every year. Elle may be correct with the name of the chemical (Permethrin) it works where I live (North Carolina). Some people don't like to use things that are labeled "not safe for children or pets" but I guess I'd rather take that risk than have a flea/tick problem.

Elle · 10-24-2009, 12:40 PM

I used that one. A lady at Lowe's said they didn't have it this year. It's a no brainer for me. I hate fleas~~

I do mine in sections. Then I don't let the yorkies on it for a month after it's done. Some may argue it's only sending them to another side of the yard. LOL Boric acid isn't as harmful. That's good for the garage floor. It's dirt cheap & puts an end to bugs. Spread it down a couple times a year, let it sit then sweep it up. It kills fleas.

10-21-2009, 02:14 PM	#1
jwsiagha YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, CA, USA Posts: 4	Frontline plus? Hi Everyone, Im trying to figure out if its a good idea to use frontline plus for my pup as a preventive measure. He is up to date with all his shots but im not sure about the whole flea/tick prevention methods... any advice?

10-21-2009, 05:17 PM	#2
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Yep! Flea/tick medicine is always a good thing to have. I keep Jackson on K9 Advantix from March-October. The winter months there are not really many fleas and ticks around (so I was told) and we're not outside as much so I don't worry about it. Heartworm preventative is very important too. Jackson is on Iverhart Plus. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-22-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
JonlyCajunQueen Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 749	Frontline plus is what I use and it works for me here in Louisiana! __________________ Jolie'', *Candace,* *Zoey* , Zack & Gizmo

10-22-2009, 09:47 PM	#4
tammy8833 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,775	front line plus never worked on my pups and my mom usually swears by it...she has shelites that are housed out side (a real house i might add..lol) but anyways it didnt work for her this year....i get advantage now and really like it..its made by bayer and its even approved in europe for pregnant and lacating females... __________________ Tammy YT Gallery Lil Girl Princess & Theodore *Gidget R.I.P**

10-23-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
majesticyorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: granite falls n.c Posts: 557	frontline plus or advantix are both good products to use, I use them every month and have great results from both. welcome to yt, you will find some wonderful people here,m and get great advice for your new baby, I love yorkies!!! Blessings Denise __________________ Denise

10-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#5
ToyYorkie YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Union City, CA USA Posts: 5	I reccomend frontline plus.

10-23-2009, 03:03 PM	#6
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I use frontline plus, but do not use it until I see a flea. Have not had to use any in two years.

10-23-2009, 03:25 PM	#8
princesmom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NC Posts: 52	Frontlline Frontline Plus has worked well for us so far. I also use Heartguard Plus for heartworms. Every spring I treat my yard with a flea and tick preventative when I fertilize the grass, maybe this is helping to keep the ticks to a minimum. Haven't found a tick or flea yet.

10-23-2009, 03:33 PM	#9
majesticyorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: granite falls n.c Posts: 557	what do you use on your yard? Where do you get it, What I used last year I can't find it anymore, I would like to treat my yard again but I'm not sure what to buy now. Thanks for the info. Blessings Denise __________________ Denise

10-24-2009, 12:40 PM	#12
Elle YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 881	I used that one. A lady at Lowe's said they didn't have it this year. It's a no brainer for me. I hate fleas~~ I do mine in sections. Then I don't let the yorkies on it for a month after it's done. Some may argue it's only sending them to another side of the yard. LOL Boric acid isn't as harmful. That's good for the garage floor. It's dirt cheap & puts an end to bugs. Spread it down a couple times a year, let it sit then sweep it up. It kills fleas.