Eileen Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 (edited) I gave my 13-week-old staffy her first flea treatment yesterday morning - she was acting a bit like she might have had fleas - and now she is scratching where it was applied like mad. Is this normal? (The last time we had a dog we used a flea collar, so I am not used to using a topical treatment). I used Advantix. oops I just realised I didn't post this in health and grooming like I thought - sorry. Can't work out how to move it either. Edited June 24, 2007 by Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 (edited) Did you apply it between the shoulder blades? Directions suggest this so dog can't lick it off. I'm trying to visualise contortionist staffy scratching between shoulder blades :p . I use it all the time on my dogs with no problems, but that's not to say your dog's not having a reaction. It should start killing fleas in 20 minutes. Main reason I dislike flea collars is because my kids and I would also come in contact with the collar. I'd suggest you see if it settles down. There are other treatments like Advantage, Frontline etc. BTW, pricelesspets.com.au has good prices for all that stuff. ETA: Is pup due to see the vet again soon for next vaccination? Can ask their opinion about the ?reaction. Edited June 26, 2007 by Poodle wrangler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted June 26, 2007 Author Share Posted June 26, 2007 Did you apply it between the shoulder blades? Directions suggest this so dog can't lick it off. I'm trying to visualise contortionist staffy scratching between shoulder blades :p . Hahhaaaa - you laugh but she was TOTALLY trying to get to her shoulder blades. But you're right, it is starting to settle down, she seems much less distressed. Thanks for the tip re the vet, she is due in a couple of weeks for her last injection, so I will ask then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryamartimmy Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 It may just be a case of sensitive skin too.... Probably not something to worry about, but I'd definitely ask the vet about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashan Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I put frontline on my 4mth old pup 3 weeks ago and he hasn't stopped scratching yet?? Someone told me he may be allergic to somethingin the yard as we haven't had him long other than that I can't help sorry as I am in the same boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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