@@melanoire I have to make out I'm giving her a fuss then put it on bit by bit then i take her for a long walk by the time we're back she's forgotten about it. You have to force her into a situation where she can't rub it off or a situation where she's more interested in what she's doing more than the urge to get it off.
For anyone wondering what to do for a difficult dog, you might check with your vet on an edible medicine like Simparica Trio. It covers heartworms too! Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, fleas, and ticks are what it will get rid of. It's a flavored chew tab so dogs usually eat it with no issue but for ones that are more difficult- smear some xylitol free peanut butter on the tab and the dog will eat it.
I have a Lhasa Apso who weighs 13kgs. The vet suggested Bayer Advocate for large dogs (10kg-25kg). I am just a little confused as Lhasas are small breed dogs. Do we administer it solely depending on the weight of a dog?
Hi there, Genevieve! Most flea treatments are dosed according to your dog’s actual weight rather than breed or shape to make sure your pet gets the correct amount of the active ingredient (drug) needed to protect them from fleas. Dogs can come in many different shapes and their weight can vary a lot, even within a breed. We recommend speaking to your vets if you have questions about your dog’s flea treatment or if you’re unsure about the correct dose for them. They will be able to confirm that the treatment you’re giving is correct for their size, weight and lifestyle. 😊 Many thanks, PDSA 🐾
Thanks for your question! 😊 Some flea 'drop on' applications are available for puppies, so it's important to read the manufacturers guidelines before applying any treatment as there are usually age restrictions! If the flea treatment you are using is suitable for your puppy, once applied it will be fine for your puppy to roam the house, as long as you supervise her as some products can mark furniture and soft furnishings if they rub against them. In addition, keep her separate from other pets in the house, in case they try to lick it off the puppy. If you accidently touch the treated area on your puppy, make sure you wash your hands using washing up liquid as it can be quite greasy 🐾
I just saw a friend of mine putting the tic and flea medicine on her dog's head. Is this dangerous? I'm not sure but she does not want the flea medication on the dog's body and fur. I don't want to say anything but I thought I'd ask you first
Hi there 😸 It is important to apply spot-on flea and tick treatments to an area of skin that pets can’t reach to lick it off, and where it won’t run into the eyes, ears or mouth, which can cause irritation. We recommend applying the treatment to the area of skin at the back of the neck by parting the fur and placing the contents directly to the skin, not the hair, so that they can be absorbed and the treatment can work 🐾
I have 2 patterdales small can I use a large dog pipet at 9 quid for 2 dogs instead of buying 2 small dog pipets at 7 quid each as I understand it's just the amount in pipet that's different
Hi there, thanks for your comment. We are not medically trained on the social media lines, you would need to speak to a vet. We would advise you follow all manufacturing instructions with regards to medication. Thanks Nicky
My vet told me to let my dog swallow. I checked the instructions and it said to apply. Please tell me should i apply or let my dog swallow? Its my first time so i need more information. Please..
Hi Mangminthang, how your dog takes the flea treatment will depend entirely on what kind of flea treatment you have. Some are to be taken orally (swallowed), and others like the one in this video are to be applied. Please carefully read the instructions on your flea product to know how to properly apply/give it to your dog. 🐾
I just applied this on my dog and because she felt wet, she shook out her coat spraying the revolution through her fur on the floor and walls. So I don't think that's an effective dose today -_-
Hi there, Aaliyah! As a general rule of thumb, when applying any spot-on treatment to your pet, it is best to wait at least 48 hours before bathing. In the case of flea and tick prevention, this allows the product to begin working effectively 😊🐾
My dogs is fearful, doesn't like the flea treatment (maybe because of the smell or the squirting sound) and has tried to bite me several times when I want to put it on. Any tips on how to handle that?
Hi Andrea, thanks for your message. I am sorry to hear this. We are not medically trained on the social media platforms, you would need to speak to a vet. Nicky
Get a chew tab like Simparica Trio from the vet. It covers heartworms, hookworms, fleas, ticks, and roundworms. :) They're flavored so your dog will probably just eat it but if not- put some xylitol free peanut butter on it and it'll eat it.
There are a lot of different spot-on flea treatments available, some of which are suitable for use on a pregnant dog. We advise reading the label carefully to ensure the product is safe to use during pregnancy and ask your vet if you are unsure 😊🐾
Hi there, thanks for your comment! 😊 No, flea treatment should only be applied to the back of the neck as explained in the video, if you were to apply it anywhere else on the body the chances are your pet would be able to reach it and lick it off which should be avoided! I hope this helps 🐾
Hi Mary the treatments come in different dosages for the size of your pet so you would use the whole tube which would class as a single dose. Hope this helps 🐾
it is true that spot on treatment must go directly on the skin, however, it will always go on the surrounding fur as well. what goes on the fur will eventually be absorbed onto the skin. also, spot ons (with the exception of selamectin, that is also used to kill mites, heartworm and roundworm) do not go into the blood stream. they are distributed to the entire body by the skin's natural oils, and they go in the sebaceous glands (just beneath the skin). a very minimal (around less than 1%) amount of the spot on can in fact enter the bloodstream and be found in feces and pee, but that is a negligible amount.
Hi, please speak to your Vet Team about alternative options for your pet if they are averse to you applying a spot on. They may offer practical advice or suggest an alternative treatment type like an oral tablet 🐾
