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Frontline flea/ tick treatments for cats
Q: Please tell me the difference between treating my cats with frontline top spot as opposed to frontline plus. although they do not currently have fleas or ticks, this area is known for both deer and dog ticks in particular, as well as, sand fleas. thank you
A: Besides killing fleas and ticks, the plus product will kill flea eggs and larvae.
Shop for: tick, frontline, frontline plus
Shedding
Q: I have just brought a ten week old pug puppy home. i was told by a friend that pugs tend to shed quite a bit. i also was told that there is some type of medicine that helps reduce the shedding. if so what is it and is my puppy to young to take it.
A: There is a tablet called shed no more and there is a product called miracle coat shed reducer spray.
Corneal ulcers
Q: I have 2 cocker spaniels, both have allergies, hot spots and one has scratched at her eyes and the vet said she developed a corneal ulcer for which antibiotics for the eyes have been prescribed. the medicine clears it up, but it comes back. any other natural medicines to use or advice? thank you
A: You may want to try an omega 3 fatty acid product---check with petmeds for availability. sometimes flax seed oil is a nice supplement that can help over time|at a dose of 1 tea per 20 pounds of body weight added to food daily. also make sure she is on an all natural diet, or you may want to try a hypoallergenic diet to make sure food is not involved. also consider a thyroid blood test as a low thyroid is also common in this breed.
Ferrets and cats
Q: I have 2 ferrets and 2 cats, all of which are inside pets, and have fleas. if i were to choose between frontline and advantage, which on would be better, or should i choose 1 for the cats and the other for the ferrets?
A: I only use pyethrin sprays on ferrets or pyethrin shampoos as i dont believe advantage or front line is labelled for use in this species. either product is fine for dog or cat
Shop for: advantage, frontline
Maltise nipping and licking constantally
Q: I have noticed throughout history q7a of itching dogs w/ no inscects ect. you have said try benadryl...are you speaking of the same benadryl humans take or another? i have a 5 pound maltese that is nipping her tummy constantally. if she stands she even does the balancing act on 3 legs to get a scratch in. if it is the same could you tell me the recomended dosage? thank you!!
A: It is the same product, and the suggested dose is 1 mg per pound, two to three times daily.
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