Preventic Tick Collar detaches and kills ticks for upto 3 months. It serves as a good compliment to Advantage and Program when protection from ticks is needed. This is a great collar if your dog spends lots of time outdoors. Protects against ticks that may cause life threatening illnesses.

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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?

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?

When it comes to keeping your dog or cat free from prolific scads of blood-sucking parasites like fleas and ticks, a proven flea killer like K-9 Advantix or Frontline Medication is not only warranted, it's recommended by veterinarians.

In fact, many veterinarians sell these flea and tick products through their offices. But, the truth is you don't need a prescription. You can get K-9 Advantix, Advantage for cats, or Frontline medication online at a discounted price and with free shipping. It can be a much cheaper way to go.

How do these flea medications work?

Let's take the example of the Frontline Medication. The active ingredient is a nerve paralytic for fleas and ticks. You simply take the applicator and apply a few flea drops to the back of your pet's head and along his spine (read package instructions carefully, as this may vary by product and animal type and size). The medicine can stop fleas biting within three to five minutes, and 98-100% of the adult flea population is killed within 12-24 hours.

However, it's not enough to just kill the fleas once. We all know that fleas, ticks and other parasites lay eggs that pay already be in your carpet or furniture, your back yard, or just in the outdoor areas you and your pet frequent. That's why one-time application products like flea dips or shampoos work once, but the fleas don't "stay gone" for long...

With a product like Frontline medication, the active ingredient will actually stay in the pet's skin (stored in the subcutaneous layer of fat) and will continue to kill these biting insects for up to one month per application. That's why it's important to reapply the Advatage, Frontline, etc. (whatever flea meds you're using) monthly, according to package instructions. This will help break the flea and tick life cycle and keep your pet parasite free, permanently (or as long as you use the product and/or your pet does not get reinfected).

The proper dosage is important.

Also, when you are buying the flea medication, make sure you choose the right dosage for your pet. For example, for cats, some products have a size-break at nine pounds... you get one product for cats under that weight, and another product for cats over that weight.

With the Frontline medication, you can get:

Frontline Plus Orange - For dogs up to 22 lbs.
Frontline Plus Blue - For dogs 23-44 lbs.
Frontline Plus Purple - For dogs 45-88 lbs.
Frontline Plus Red - For dogs 89-132 lbs.

With all these options, it's important to make sure that you get the right type for your pet.

Expect Great Results, Even If You Have to Be Persistent.

As with any topical medication, keep an eye on your pet after you use it the first time and call your vet if you notice any adverse reactions at the application site, or on the skin. Try to avoid your pet licking the area or bathing within the first 24 hours after the product is applied. That's why the medicine is applied to the back of the head and/or spine - these are areas that are difficult for the pet to reach with his mouth. After 24 hours normal licking or grooming behaviors won't harm your pet.

If you do experience a problem, talk to your pet's doctor, and consider switching to a product with a different active ingredient. Some pets are more sensitive than others, and you can still get great flea relief in another flea and tick spray, so your pet won't have to suffer.  Frontline medication has different active ingredients than Advantage and K-9 Advantix so if your pet has a bad response to one, it might be a good idea to test using another.

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.

Now that products such as the Advantage Flea Treatment are on the market, dog owners have more effective methods than ever before for eliminating these blood sucking parasites.  Frontline Plus is another popular product that is known as the veterinarians’ number one choice when it comes to flea and tick protection.  And then there is K9 Advantix, which is the only topical product that not only kills fleas, ticks and mosquitoes, but also repels them.  These treatments are waterproof, topical and only need to be applied once a month.  It is easier than ever for Fido to be rid of fleas and enjoying his dog days without a care in the world.

It is important for dog owners to use products like Advantage Flea because fleas, just like ticks, are more than just annoying blood sucking parasites.  These pests can also make dogs fall ill.  Dermatitis is a skin allergy often caused by flea bites, for example.  Frontline Plus and other similar products can prevent the allergic reactions to fleas’ saliva that causes dermatitis.  If you don’t want your dog to experience the significant irritation, aggravation and itchiness that can lead to frequent scratching and hair loss, then you’d better use something to control those fleas.

Fleas and ticks can carry diseases too, which is another reason to invest in a product like K9 Advantix that controls both of these vermin.  Fleas are known to be carriers of tapeworm larva that can infiltrate a dog’s gastrointestinal tract, for starters.  Flea bite anemia is another one of the conditions that can occur if you don’t prevent fleas and ticks.  Anemia usually occurs in small puppies or with severe flea infestations in adult dogs that cause significant blood loss.  Iron supplementation, blood transfusion or hospitalization may become necessary in severe cases of anemia.  And if it is left untreated, flea bite anemia can even result in the death of the dog.  But most pet owners are responsible enough to prevent these horrible conditions in their beloved furry friends.

Fortunately, products like Frontline Plus and the others mentioned here are very effective and simple to use.  They are also affordable and can even be ordered online so there is no excuse to leave your dog untreated for the prevention of fleas and ticks.

I have 3 small dogs, one Maltese and one Shih-tzu mix, and a mutty mutt who has very little fur and almost never gets ticks. The 2 long haired dogs are getting them right an left.
This is the second summer that I have been battling the tick issue. My back yard was a mess but alot af the weeds/ over growth of vegetation has been removed. Ideas? I have read DE is good. Anything else?

These collars prevent attachment of ticks and detaches existing ticks within 48 hours. Activity starts within 24 hours and will last up to 3 months. Normal wetting of dog by rainfall does not reduce effectiveness, however remove collar before bathing. Adjustable-fits dogs with a 25 inch neck or smaller. Adjust collar so that two fingers may be placed between collar and dog's neck. Cut off and dispose of excess. No activity against fleas.

Topical Prevention And Treatment Of Ticks, Fleas, And Mosquitoes For Monthly Use On Dogs And Puppies 7 Weeks Of Age And Older Weighing 11-21 LBS. Repels And Kills Ticks Including Those That May Transmit Lyme Disease. Kills 98-100% Of Fleas Within 12 Hours. Repels And Kills Mosquitoes. Contains 12 Monthly Topical Doses.Do Not Use On Cats.

K9 Advantix remains effective after swimming or bathing. After repeated swims, it kills 97.9-100% of ticks and 92.5-100% of fleas. After bathing, it kills 97.4-100% of ticks and fleas.