I have 2 outside dogs who have recently had a lot of ticks. I've already cut their hair,bough tick preventing shampoos, collars,sprays, fumigated the backyard and nothing seems to work as promised. I'm ready to upgrade to either Frontline or Advantix I just don't want to keep spending money on stuff that doesn't work. Any recommendations on which works best?

For Dogs 45 - 88 lbs.

Convenient spot treatment for fast-acting, long lasting control of fleas and ticks.

If you are not satisfied with FRONTLINE for any reason, the product will be replaced or the purchase price refunded. If you have any questions or comments, please call 1-800-660-1842.

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I check the dogs constantly....The Telstar was applied a week ago..I'm pulling at least 5 - 6 ticks off each dog every day. Now I'm also finding the ticks crawling up the walls in my bedroom (where the dogs sleep).....Could there be a nest of ticks in the walls?

I have 2 smaller dogs. One is 10 lbs, the other 14 lbs. With money being tight lately, was wondering if it would be safe if I split a dose for a bigger dog between them? I know I would prob need to figure out the exact amount if it is ok, but need to know the dosage also. Could anyone help me please?

When your dog or cat engages fleas or ticks in battle, give your pet the advantage! Flea control products are a safe, fast and effective means of eliminating flea and tick problems the right way the first time.

It's tempting to try to take the easy way out - just cross your fingers and hope that fleas and ticks don't happen to your pet. Unfortunately, if you live in parts of the country where fleas and ticks are prevalent, you could be putting your other pets and family members at risk for uncomfortable flea and tick bites, as well as the dangerous diseases these parasites carry, if you let your pet go "au natural."

Spot applications of flea drops such as Advantage flea control, Frontline for dog or cat fleas, and K-9 Advantix are a good way to apply a small, targeted flea treatment that will go right where it's needed without "spraying" or "dipping" your dog - processes that uses more medication than really necessary, and without using a flea collar which may be ineffective at the tail end of your dog, anyway.

You can supplement your efforts with natural flea control methods including cedar shavings in the pet's bedding area, regular vacuuming, and combing your dog to inspect for and remove fleas and ticks by hand.

These processes can be time consuming, though, and if you're not going to have time to keep up with them, fleas and ticks can easily get the better of you because they are hard to detect when they arrive and can multiply quickly.

Break the flea life cycle and keep flea eggs already in your home from re-starting the infestation cycle, with an easy monthly application of Advantage flea control products, Frontline, or K-9 Advantix for dogs.

Whichever product you use, be sure to read the directions and follow them closely.

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My two six year old dogs are suddenly getting fleas and ticks even using either Frontline Plus or K9 Advantix. They are also on Sentinel which not only takes care of heartworm but is supposed to give them extra flea protection.
I'm at my wits end and hope someone can suggest other options.
I've tried Brewer's Yeast and garlic and tea tree oil all to no avail.
I'm getting desperate.

Does anyone know if using Advantix on your dogs is okay if you have cats that are around them? I know it shouldn't get on them, but they are sometimes in close contact and I'm not sure how toxic it is for cats. I think I prefer this for my dogs because it protects against mosquitoes as well. Anyone know of another one that is safe for cats and also works on mosquitoes and is waterproof?

I've heard Advantix comes off very easily in water (baths-our dog has never swam before). He has been itching some lately and we're wondering if he has a few fleas that we just aren't finding. Please advise!

K-9 Advantix 6pk for Dogs 21-55lb

There are a number of good flea and tick control pet supplies out there. With the number of products available, it is sometimes hard to tell which products do what. We are going to examine some of the most popular pet supplies available to control fleas and ticks.

There are a wide range of methods available in pet supplies to control these pests. Some of the methods include once a month topical treatments, sprays and mists, collars that are treated, shampoos and rinses, and oral medication that the animal swallows.

First let's take a look at the shampoos and rinses. These are liquids and powders that are either shampooed into the fur and then rinsed out, or they are put on wet fur after a bath and left on with no rinsing. There are numerous brands of these pet supplies available on the market. The main ingredients may differ depending on the brand name, but all these products are intended to kill fleas and ticks. Some of these pet supplies even treat Sarcoptic and Demodectic mange in dogs.

Next we will examine the once a month treatments available for dogs. These treatments are given once a month by rubbing the small amount of liquid into the skin at the nape of the dog's neck. Some of the more popular brands of this pet supply are Advantix, Frontline Plus, and Advantage. There is also a pet supply treatment called Revolution that is given once a month. However, this medication only controls fleas, mange, and ear mites without controlling ticks. It is used to prevent heartworms as well as control certain pests.

An oral medication that is available to control fleas only is called Proban. Flea and tick collars are also great pet supplies to get rid of these pests. These collars are treated with various chemicals that will not hurt the animal, but they are deadly to fleas and ticks. This method, however, is not as effective as others.

Sprays and mists are the last pet supplies we will look at to control fleas and ticks. A lot of these products have Permethrin, or a similar chemical, as the main ingredient in the product. This ingredient kills the pests and may even leave a lingering protection in the bloodstream of the animal. These pet supplies are intended to be left on the fur and skin of the dog to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Any flea or tick that bites and swallows the blood will be poisoned and die.