katetk Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Hi all What product is safe to use on an 11 week old small (border terrier) pup, but also strong enough for cairn terrier? I have in the pass used Preventic collars, and found them good, but my concern is with using them now with a young pup all over the cairn terrier is that he will lick, chew the collar. Frontline, I have heard is good, but is it safe for pups? The spray or the spot on? I have never used frontline product before, but have heard good things about the spray? Also advatix ? Please help. Thanks Edited June 18, 2012 by katetk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Preventic collars are recommended for pups over 16 weeks of age. Frontline spray is apparently safe for lactating bitches so it should be suitable for your situation. Advantix is safe as long as you use the correct dosage for the weight of the pup. Sorry the reply is short,I don't mean to be rude but am time crunched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katetk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Thanks ! Think i I will go with the spray, will be able to do the cairn and the pup. Found a microscopic tick on the pup last night, so am off to the vet this morning. He is fine, but there is no way I am loosing another dog to those little <insert relevant word for ticks>! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Advantix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Research Advantix for small breed dogs before using that - there have been reports of adverse reactions in the littlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katetk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Research Advantix for small breed dogs before using that - there have been reports of adverse reactions in the littlies. have never used it before. You are referring to reactions to advantix? Or frontline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I have nothing but praise for Advantix. Have used it on 4 dogs for over 5 years, never seen a flea or tick on my dogs, despite regularly visiting high tick areas. However not so much praise goes to Frontline...used it for a year at the time I had dogs, that was fine, but then we started seeing many fleas again. And I'm not the only one, I work in a petshop and have had a fair bit of negative feedback from Frontline. I just wouldn't risk it. But then again, we could all be getting dud packets! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I'd say Frontline is the safest option...once older I would switch to Advantix as I do hear some complaints that Frontline isn't as effective, never had any complaints on Advantix (but care must be taken if you have cats in the household). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katetk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yes, we do have 2 cats in the house. I will have a chat to my vet and see what she recommends. We have never *touch wood* had a flea problem, I am purely after tick products. Thanks for feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty&biscuit Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I have a cat in the house, it's basically more of a worry if the dog and cat cuddle and lick each other. I would just be worried that a product not working on fleas, would be less effective in tick prevention also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Advantix. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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