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Discussion in 'Texas' started by Roadking80134, Jan 31, 2015.

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  1. Roadking80134

    Roadking80134 Formula Junior

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    #1 Roadking80134, Jan 31, 2015
    Thanks for your indulgence. Not Ferrari related but a Texas question. I've just moved to Houston and my 2 dogs will be joining me in a few weeks. In Colorado, fleas are not really an issue due to temps/low moisture. How do Texans effectively prevent fleas on their indoor/outdoor dogs? I know there's tons of treatments, collars, etc. I'd like to hear from dog owners what actually works from their experience.

    Thanks!
    Rick
     
  2. 87-Countach

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    #2 87-Countach, Jan 31, 2015
    We have used Frontline on our yorkies for nearly 13 years. Never an issue with fleas.

    We buy it at Costco.
     
  3. Roadking80134

    Roadking80134 Formula Junior

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    #3 Roadking80134, Jan 31, 2015
    Collars or powder? Thanks!

     
  4. CarbBoxer

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    #4 CarbBoxer, Jan 31, 2015
    Flea collars are useless.
     
  5. Roadking80134

    Roadking80134 Formula Junior

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    #5 Roadking80134, Jan 31, 2015
    Yeah, just saw the Frontline treatment. Topical between shoulder blades. Once a month I'm guessing...

     
  6. Tire Fryer

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    #6 Tire Fryer, Jan 31, 2015
    I use Frontline. It works quite well.
     
  7. 87-Countach

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    #7 87-Countach, Jan 31, 2015
    We use the topical treatment between the shoulder blades.

    I'm cheap and our dogs weigh about as much as a can of beer, so we cut the dose in half and apply about every six weeks or so. Its not an exact science in our house.

    To be fair, I have one Yorkie that walks the long way everywhere just so he doesn't have to walk on the grass, so you can probably figure out that they don't spend much time outside. Still, never an issue with fleas or bugs of any kind.
     
  8. BlackBird007

    BlackBird007 F1 Rookie

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    #8 BlackBird007, Jan 31, 2015

    I use this on my indoor cat and dog. Works good.


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  9. f1_nix

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    #9 f1_nix, Jan 31, 2015
    If you have an infestation in your yard, have a pest control company treat the yard periodically in addition to using Frontline.
     
  10. LightGuy

    LightGuy Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 LightGuy, Jan 31, 2015
    Frontline works for normal instances; you live in the city and minimal other critter contact.
    If you live in the country then Comfortis (prescription) will handle it.
     
  11. jimpo1

    jimpo1 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #11 jimpo1, Jan 31, 2015
    My dog is an indoor dog, isn't outside more than an hour a day. He's never had a flea and we don't use anything on him. 11 years and counting.
     
  12. JSP

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    #12 JSP, Feb 4, 2015
    Don't forget about heart worm prevention.

    It can kill your dogs if left untreated and it is very expensive to cure.

    Very important.
     

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