Topical Flea Treatment "agitation"?
So I had asked about Vectra, and the common unhappy review on Amazon was that the dogs treated seemed overly-agitated and hyper touch-sensitive. I decided not to use it. Then my sis and her kids a...
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xteacher wrote:
I think the topicals cause an intense burning sensation in many dogs. Mine always hated it when I applied it. I stopped using Frontline Plus when it failed to be effective in my area (GA). I also didn't like the oily residue.
I have found NexGard (a chewable) to be effective, although pricy, and I am now trying out the Sorresto flea/tick collar on my boxer. So far, so good. As with many of these medications, do not use if your dog is prone to seizures.
Poor Ike would act like I had poured acid on his back - THAT was when I started using the flea comb (rather than subject him to that). Thanks for the heads-up on Nexguard; it doesn't appear to be an ivermectin-related compound, so I might resort to that if need be. Pricy is OK - I don't mind supporting my vet :-)
