Brian_Newcastle Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 I have a two year old female Jack Russell Terrier. According to the vet she has dermatitis caused by flea's. I've just started applying Advantix to her and was wondering what the differences were between Advantix/Frontline/Advantage? Another couple of questions I had were... I've put it between her shoulder blades as best as I could, does she have to be heaps active for it to spread to the rest of her skin? With washing/swimming, will this lower the effectiveness of the product? Off topic questions..... I've also got her vaccinated, but was unsure if she had been vaccinated in the past. Will getting vaccinated twice cause any problems? I've given her a 3-monthly tablet for gut worms, and am soon going to get her tested for heartworm after we've cleared up her dermatitis (or should I get this done now?) Is there anything else I should be doing 4 her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dali-love Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Frontline plus (pipet) kills fleas, eggs, larvea, ticks Advantix kills fleas eggs ticks Advantage kills fleas and eggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblyness Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Hi Brian Newcastle Not sure what the differences are. I use frontline with my two. Good questions. I apply mine when I know my dogs wont be in contact with water ie a Monday. Your vet will let you know re vaccination. I would be inclined to do a heartworm test. I am not sure re dermatitis does your dog require weekly injections for dermadex. If this is the case then go with what your vet suggests. Good on you for caring I hope it all goes well. Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pug rescue victoria Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Hi, wont hurt your dog if it has had a vaccination before. Dog doesn't have to be active for the product to spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koza Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 The flea dermatitis takes a while to resolve, can be a month or two! See your vet again if it gets bad or spreading, otherwise just wait:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chi'ma Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 hi Brian, I have heard frommany ppeople including vets that FRONTLINE is not working on fleas currently. i use revolution which kills adult fleas and their eggs too. my dog was palyign with a dog with fleas and none got on her so its working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 We have a tibbie with a flea allergy. I've found that Advantage works best against fleas. I also use a trick that I got from the directions for use on the big dogs where you put one tube on, but in 3 spots. So, for my small tibbie, I cut the hair right back to the skin (about size 50 cent piece) between her shoulders AND also between her hips....& I put half a tube on each. Making it go on 2 spots. Tibbies have long hair so I brush her hair over the bald spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughstock Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 You can also try ADVOCATE its made by Bayer and is the new product very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Advocate is an all in one product as well ;) But i would not recommend using it until your dog has had the heartworm test and is given the all clear. As to the heartworm test...get it done as soon as you can arrange it then you can start your dog on heartworm medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Also remember to treat bedding and any area that the dog has access to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koza Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I wasn't happy with Revolution, I prefer Frontline and never had problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 I use Advantage as it is better with Flea Dermitis. Also try looking at diet. I find that Advance Turkey and Rice dry Food and a BARF diet helps. Sometimes a dog with Flea Allergy also is sensitve to additives etc in food. Try Soap Free Shampoo for baths aswell Goodluck Brian from Newcastle from Shar Pei Lover from Newcastle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckie500 Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 hey newcastle people, where can u get advantix in newcastle? i know you can buy it online, but i'm old fashioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Newcastle Posted June 5, 2005 Author Share Posted June 5, 2005 hey chuckie500, I bought mine from http://www.pricelesspets.com.au/ With flea dermatitis, does the hair always grow back or can you be left with spots of no hair growth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I wasn't happy with Revolution, I prefer Frontline and never had problems with it. What problems did you have with Revolution, Koza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dali-love Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 depending on how damaged the skin was, it will grow back. Only if the skin is thick and black (so called elephant skin) you will find it won't or hardly grow back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted June 5, 2005 Share Posted June 5, 2005 I had a Golden once who suffered shocking flea allergy dermatitis. I've always used Frontline, and now Frontline Plus and never had a problem with fleas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted June 6, 2005 Share Posted June 6, 2005 With flea dermatitis, does the hair always grow back or can you be left with spots of no hair growth? Massage some Paw Paw ointment in to the affected area. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_Newcastle Posted June 7, 2005 Author Share Posted June 7, 2005 Will paw paw ointment stimulate hair growth? Is paw paw ointment available from normal chemists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 Will paw paw ointment stimulate hair growth? Is paw paw ointment available from normal chemists? Yes...PawPaw ointment is good for all sorts of things ;) And yes it is available in chemists...and i've even seen it in my local Coles...look for a red tube or tub. Aloe Vera straight from the plant will help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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