Guide to Flea and Tick Medication - Ask A Vet
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2013
- Dr. Courtney Campbell DVM cuts through the confusion about flea and tick medications.
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What is the best flea and tick medication and how often do you really need to apply it?
In this episode, find out the answers to the frequently asked questions about flea and tick medication. You might be surprised by Dr. Campbell's thoughts.
Special thanks to the Animal Medical Center of Southern California
Host: Courtney Campbell, DVM
Coordinating Producer: Dawn Poomee
Editor: Shawn McPherson - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
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Well at least this doc is informative about the products on the table, with his handsome self :)
Right 😍! I was listening but distracted because he’s so fine.👀👀
@@hello_04 I can certainly understand the distraction...lol
What a handsome doctor.
Slowdown grls lmao
He reminds me of my Gyno.
Jungle fever
I wish my vet looked like this one!!! :)
Okay
maxtheknife seriously!!!!
nigga u gay
Got em lel
maxtheknife
Mmmhmmm!
This is a very good video. I love the way he took the time to clarify everything.
Professional
Thorough
Specific
Informative
*THANK* *YOU*
I love your video, it is so simple and complete. Thank you, Dr. Campbell, you are wonderful!
he likes every single product
Brysa Rojas 😁
Hi @@amadeopaul4647, Collar's like Seresto are fleas and ticks repellent. Its means parasites will die instantly, as soon as they touch your dog's body. With Bravecto parasites have to bite your dog and then they will die. If your area is Lyme disease effective. Then your vet's collar is giving your dog extra protection, otherwise, you can just use Bravecto.
lol
Thank you for this informative video, it was much needed.
Love your patience in explaining things thoroughly, I Finally Understood. Thank you Dr. Handsome
Great video and thank you so much for the info. Take care and keep up the good work. God bless you.
Highly informative video. I usuallly find that pet owners sometimes use dog products on cats and vice versa. This is really fatal. Thanks for sharing this video.
I can watch him talk all day lol
Same
yup
Right? He needs an Animal Planet show.
👍
Snow bunny
So glad I got Advantage II, it literally worked.
Thank you for this video. A little street kitten came into my life but since I have a Labrador I thought of giving it the dog's flea treatment to the kitty... luckily I saw this vid before doing anything. Tomorrow I have to buy kitty flea and tick treatment.
Great tips! Thank you for the information.
Guys, don’t take what he said about using dog products for cats (and vice versa) lightly!
A long time ago, before I ever knew this, I was desperate to get rid of a flea infestation that was driving my dog nuts, I had an extra cat collar, and I hadn’t known how dangerous these collars could be.
Long story short, I left for maybe half an hour after putting the cat collar on my dog to get some groceries, and when I came back, my dog was in a catatonic state. Luckily, he survived, and he’s doing great, but it could have been much, much worse!
Do NOT use these products on anything other than what it’s meant for!
This is so clear!!! Thank you doc!
Wonder job, presentation and content.
Informative and HANDSOME
I would love to see an updated version of this line up because we now have long acting collars etc. Touching also on whether you can use some other things in conjunction like we needed to do a capstar even though the cats were treated with a monthly... now I have them treated with the cheapy prevententive (because it seemed they were getting immune to the other monthly) and I need to use a Capstar.. I don't know if it's safe. SOOOO many more questions because unfortunately we have became a mini rescue like so many more Americans that have become inundated with neighborhood cats.
The face of Vet medicine has to change.. somehow.. to meet more needs. These videos are great.
I started watching your videos. I watched the one on nail cutting and it really helped me decide as to which one to purchase. Great information, can you do a video on diabetic pets. I saw a post on a popular pet website where someone was using a human blood glucose monitor on there pet. I thought it would be great for you to get the word out on the dangers of doing this.
Oppsie you covered it with the 4th item
THANK YOU for the video
OMG why doesn't my vet look like this 😍😍😍😍
Fire information .. thank you from Miami FL
Thanks for the info!
Great video. Thank you.
My experience with vets has been universally bad. They are always trying to push procedures that cost major $$$, but do nothing for my kitty's longevity. One vet went so far as to accuse me of not loving my kitty because I refused to pay for procedures that she had admitted were immaterial to extending my cat's life. I told her to never say that again. If she did, I would start yelling profanity laced speech at her. She left the exam room and I never saw her again. They tried to charge me for an extended visit, but desisted after I threatened to call the DA and complain about them. For cat flea treatment call your local cat boarding service and ask what they recommend.
A cat boarding service?! Sorry I didn’t know that they had a Veterinary degree!! 🤦🏻♀️
Exactly the info I needed!
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST HANDSOME VETS I’VE COME ACROSS!!! THE NICE PHYSIQUE AND WAVES FOR ME.
I love how they used a model/actor for this
Who cares!!!!! I betcha he's getting paid a hell of lot more than me and u combined. Stop hating and start appreciating.
@@denisehorton2304 So he gets paid for basically having no idea on what he's talking about?
@Captain Obvious what do you use then cuz I'm having trouble right now? Pls give a solution
@@5phany5 use dawn soap :3 it kills fleas and ticks
@@denisehorton2304 Gotta sniff through the sarcasm. /s
Spray apple cider vinegar with water on your dog and mix coconut oil in the food twice a day in 1 week itching will be gone & fleas will be dead... Tried everything but this helped my German Shepherd who was itching a lot...
jay syed what is the measured mix for the viniger and water spray 1 oz viniger to 2 oz of water per say? Really rather go this route than the harsh chemical route
jay syed
Great home remedy. Could you share the recipe increments 😊
No, just buy frontline, stop being a cheap ass
@@estebanmeza978 that shit is poison you moron
Agree! My girlfriend remind me (it' summer time the fleas are back) I wait one more month and all Hell break lose, then I want pill for me I don't care how much. my mean husband 200 pounds but I not afraid of him but I am so terrify of flea and that thing is small like tip of my hair. I cal flea is evil.
Very helpful mr. Veterinarian I know which one to buy thank you for your Insight
horrible,dated information
Very helpful man thank you great video
A red flag just went up when this vet mentioned the ingredient/chemical "fipronil" in one of these products! Why? Because just before watching THIS video I watched one that talked about a study that showed how "fipronil" can cause a TON of neurological side effects! If a vet is going to tell all about the good stuff why not be perfectly honest and warn pet owners about the bad stuff, too!!? Let us make a choice based on THAT information!
Great info. Thank you Dr. Yummy Pants.
I live in the Caribbean and fleas & ticks are everywhere; I use to use FRONTLINE on my dog but the flea and ticks became immune to this treatment and it no longer was effective. So I decided to use the CERTIFECT, now I must admit that it works better than Frontline but as soon as I would apply it, within 3 to 5 minutes my dog would run around and try to get it off by rubbing in his bed or on the rug. I also noticed that his demeanour would change and he would just lie in one area of the house like he was sick for the entire day and then go back to normal the next day. My local vet told me that the Certifect has been known to kill dogs and have other side effects.
My question is “Are there any other treatments that are just as effective as the Certifect but without the side effects?”
Kam Kerr
That's because it sets their skin on fire.
So to speak.
Burs their skin so much.
Look into " Vets + Best" it's natural and a good preventative for it, by using herb oils which fleas and ticks hate.
Thanks Doc!
You are soo cool. Thank you!
This guy is Killin it!! 😎🤓
thanks doc
you are the gem i was searching for on youtube
my dog got his eye swelled by itching
I am loving the Oni masks in the background.
Well known Flea and tick collars last up to 8 months and it absorbs into the oils throughout the whole body of the dog... they work great
Soresto by Bayer,yes
Revolution is highly recommended by longtime breeders of yorkies in my experience thank you
Hi. This video is great. Can you do one that is focus more on ticks infestation, instead of flea? Would really appreciate it.
He’s so handsome gosh and smart!
I love the way you've explained things. I'm from India. I've adopted a street puppy and it's 2 weeks old but it's full of ticks and flies. I've tried removing it but it's too many. How should I get rid of it.
Go get them treated by professional
@thepetcollective Can we do an updated version for 2020?
Thanks Doc!!
What would you recommend for a puppy, (indoor outdoor puppy) at 8 weeks old? Ive heard capstar for the adults mixed with something that keeps the eggs and larvae from developing like frontline plus. But i have no idea when to start treatment in something that young. Its a medium breed dog, mutt Australian sheppard, blue heeler german sheppard
Thank you so much.
Ticks adlnd fleas should all die! My poor dog had lots of ticks all of a sudden. This information is very helpful.
Thanks. The reason I came here is it seems every one of the products out there has at least some horrific results. Frontline seems like fleas are immune to now. Some of these topical products has even killed or burned cats. I want to protect them, not kill them (Cats I mean).
Right. I'm very afraid to give my cat these products now more than I am of fleas and ticks.
Hey doc very informative I have a male intact 9.5 lb. Chorkie who is about 6 in human years. My current vet found something that indicated he may eventually suffer kidney failure requires a 4 d combination test to monitor thought he had a UTI when I got him back in 2015....I have a lot of success with the Hartz ultra guard pro triple action in preventing fleas he has them pretty bad to the point where they are on his face around the tear stain area (long story on how he got them and the first and only time he had ever had them) I also have a flea comb. Needing advice on how to treat him with some OTC products could you email me please to assist me further? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!
+The Pet Collective Cares is it available in phillipines ? i really need it
Very good looking doctor
Dr. I Learn a lot from watching your channel. I've got two questions if you don't mind, My cat is an indoor cat, and have had him since 2004, and is neutered, because of his age, I'm concerned if I should look out for signs or symptoms of any kind , and if at his age what do you recommend for fleas and ticks just in case. 2nd I Adopted 2 dogs That are my babies and stay outside, now my yard is mostly dirt, and that causes concern because I was told that there's a lot of fleas in the dirt, anyway they are boxer/ pit and are 5 months, what do you recommend me use on the yard, dirt and on them?
Why do the spot on treatments cost so much? If you have more than one pet, it's a lot of money just for fleas and I don't have it.
Garlic Tyme ya same u can use half n half apple side vinegar I bathed my dog in it left it for 10 min they do go a lil crazy tho but I read a comment here someone sprayed the solution on their dog 2x a day so u can try that out. or even blue dawn idk if it works but u have used it when we didn’t have dog shampoo
@@anisa0 does this work for Cats?
@@TessC374 you should use coconut oil it really helped my 3 month old kitten and you can do some research on google or see some UA-cam videos
@@keysig3022 can you give me more information about this? I really need help because I don’t have enough money to go to the vet :/
if you have several smaller cats and dogs, can you buy the flea treatment for large dogs and just divide D/HxQ?
I use a few of these products and it made my dog sick .. I try COCONUT OIL and it really work.
hi can you describe how you use it?? thanks
@@jojojojo5353 I can answer that question. Put the coconut in your hands, rub them and pass your hands againts the hair, in all parts of your dog. Do it one or two times a day for 5 days and your dog won't scratch anymore. Also treat your carpet with An insect growth regulator such as Martin's and Put a flea traps such as Victor's
@@mluna9cr thanks, i'll try it !!
@@mluna9cr does it works with ticks?
@@kevinmayers9596 I don't know with ticks
How do you feel about Vectra 3D?
Can you do a video for people new to owning a dog?
And things to do when you first get a rescue
K. G
take them to a vet
Heeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy Dr. Campbell 😍😍😍
Now he knows good and well no one clicked on this video to learn about fleas while he’s looking like that and with that thumbnail lol
😂
We've had pet rats for years and have given them kitten/puppy revolution for mites, at the recommendation of our exotic pet vet. It works beautifully and never had an issue, even with babies. I only feel safe doing this with revolution.
This video was produced in 2013!!! There are new meds now....like bravecto. This is old info.
I just want to ask how often should frontline be applied? Like every month? Every 3 months? How long does the effects lasts?
I use Comfortis on my dog, it's a great product; she has a severe flea allergy, but she also has sensitive skin so any topical is a big no-no (she gets even itchier and will rash). I tried the Scalibor flea/tick collar, it worked for the first 6 months (yes a flea/tick collar that lasts that long) but she started loosing her fur around her neck the second time around, so stopped that immediatly. She gets regular Lyme's disease vaccinations; too bad there's no oral tick preventative.
Cady Wilson Comfortis killed all my dogs ticks. He was infested.
Help please. Just gave my two sibling seven month old cats first dose of Revolution Plus, about six hours ago. We've kept them separated, is it safe to let them be together in house again? Thank you for your reply(-ies).
THANK YOU!!😺😺😺
Advantage & Frontline plus, has stopped working on my pets. I even shave the back of their shoulders to make sure there is full contact. Any ideas? Trouble is we can't get anything else without prescription. Arghh!
Where can I purchase this product called selim ector is this safe for cats and dogs and how much does it cost and where can I buy it?
Dang thanks Geordi La Forge for Reading Rainbow and this flea & tick education
I would love to hear your take on NexGuard and Bravecto both of which my Vet recommends but I dont want to chemically injure my dogs. They come with warnings on the pkg for seizures. My older cat seems to have developed a severe reaction to REvolution. She starts throwing up panting, lethargic, and wont eat for days! Of course I stopped giving it to her and now she is an indoor cat. But she has serious health issues now. I swithed her to holistic everything. But the dogs are outdoors with us in the woods and I just dont know what to do.
Hey can you use frontline after a capstar treatment?
Dr Campbell do you do house visits?
"A mirrion" hahaha can't stop laughing
I was told (to speed the spread of the medication more evenly) to split the medication between the shoulder blades and upper rear back of my large dog (two locations - both areas the dog cannot lick or gnaw). Is this the proper way to apply the medication or was I mislead?
I was just wondering what the difference is between Frontline plus Flea and Tick treatment vs Frontline Tri-Act Flea and Tick treatment for dogs are?
Hey Doc. What about Bravecto for dogs?
The last two are by prescription only??? Trifexis is great but What can be bought over the counter?
I was using flea away pills.Didnt work.So got Sergeants flea & tick squeeze on for dogs.My ? is how long should I wait to put drop on her?I stopped giving pills yesterday.Since I heard not to mix.Thanku
Would you recommend nexguard for a dog that has very mild seizures. About once every Six months or so. He is 6.8 pounds and 16 Year’s old
No I wouldn’t. I see that your post is a year old. Hope your dog is still doing well. I had a Golden Retriever that had seizures and it was not recommended for her to use an oral flea /tick med.
Does non oral flea medication work better if you dont wash your animal prior to treatment? How long after you give the medication does it start to work; when will i see less scratching?
frontline / revolution / other spot on products are safe for pregnant cats ?
Can you use Frontline on a dog and also use a flea killing spray after a few days and the fleas come back?
I used frontline plus on my cats for 6 months! It didn’t even make a subtle change in on cat that was absolutely covered in fleas! For $50-60 bucks a box it should’ve at least kept them at bay! Plus flea shampoos are only good for one thing! Which is hitting the infestation with a one 2 punch until you apply the actual flea medication!
Frontline is worthless. Tear up $70 and flush it down the toilet. Much faster and easier ☺️
Finding that none of these work and it's frustrating.
Can capstar be used while on frontline plus???
What about peppermint oil or Sprays with peppermint In them?
he fine, I'd take my dog to the Vet every damn week..
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Our pets will be at optimal level..haha!!
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Doc I have a female yorkie ( called. ) a snorkie I got her a 3 month Bravecto but she refuses to eat it what can I do? I've tryed 3 times even held her mouth she just spits back out it cost 64.50 help!
If use revolution spot-on, does that mean no need to take deworming pill?
could you give me something that i can get in my home. I living in Trinidad and the products you offer i cant get it. thanks
Meera Ramlakhan hey i live in trinidad also, its not that hard to get frontline, check out your local pet shop or superpharm
Have you tried diatomaceous earth? Don't put directly on cats ever but use in your yard. There is food grade and non food grade. Research. How it works is it dries out the flea of it's moisture and it flat out dies. Definitely research how much to use because it may harm other natural pest and small animals. Food grade is less harmful. Good luck. Let us know how it works! You can easily buy it online. Also health food stores. Again try for the food grade. Less harmful to the cats. It can irritate lungs if you breath too much dust for humans and pets.calso wear gloves as it will dry out your skin.
What is difference between advantage multi cats which vet recommends and advantage 2?
Multi takes care of heartworms, intestinal worms and ear mites as well as fleas.
I tried Advantage II on my puppy & he still got fleas. Thought I was doing the right thing heading off a potential infestation but I guess it's hit or miss with these products.
Try Seresto, I have been using it for the past 13 years.
It’s not working on my dog either. Advantage multi
I have a question if your cat is infested with fleas and you give it the cat pill or early that’s 24 hours how long after you give the cat the pill can you give them revolution
my dogs dont have fleas or ticks and i herd that frontline and k9 advantage is toxic to dogs any advice you can give
What treatment is recommended for a nursing cat??
I was pressured our rather talked into something called Bravecto and I let them give that to my baby. it seems to not work. she is a yorkie an now I don't know what to do cause I don't want to over medicate her.
what to do
Try coconut oil. Get unscented if she seems bothered by the smell.
When you say don’t bathe 2 days before and 2 days after. Are you referring to the pet or the pet owner ?
I used to use that white milky liquid flea dip and it was cheap concentrate . you used one capful of the white concentrate in a litre of water and washed the dog down drip dry . you could then use 3 cap fulls in 2 litres of water in spray bottle and spray the whole house inside with it and no more fleas. I've forgotten the name of the product I jus know its milky white. and has a lousey smell. anyone know the product let us know I haven't used it for years?.
I put a Serrato collar on my baby frenchie 6 months old and his so sick won’t eat diarrhea and vomiting idk if is just being side effects but his so quite and does run I feel bad this is his 3 third day