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For anyone battling flea dermatitis + bathing
As I've mentioned a few times on this group, my dog Bubbas has
allergies up the wazzoo - flea, food, and outdoor pollen etc.... Recently he got worse, was losing hair on his lower back and tail, so we went to an actual dermatologist for some further diagnosing. Now, Bubbas has been on Advantage since I've had him + is the recipient of frequent baths for his skin. I've told three previous vets about this. No concerns. Well, was told by the dermo clinic that Advantage *washes off* if you use anything stronger than a mild baby shampoo! If you're having to bathe your pet frequently, you need to use a topical like Frontline, which actually goes into the oil glands themselves and is replenished with the oil from the glands. So for two years, my dog has only had protection from fleas about 1-2 weeks out of every month, which of course has made his problems worse! GRRRRRRRR.... So if you have a pet with flea problems and you're bathing them frequently, don't use Advantage! On a happy note, we're already starting to see some improvement! Karen |
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Karen M. wrote:
As I've mentioned a few times on this group, my dog Bubbas has allergies up the wazzoo - flea, food, and outdoor pollen etc.... Recently he got worse, was losing hair on his lower back and tail, so we went to an actual dermatologist for some further diagnosing. Almost went that route, I'd be interested to hear follow-ups later. Now, Bubbas has been on Advantage since I've had him + is the recipient of frequent baths for his skin. I've told three previous vets about this. No concerns. Well, was told by the dermo clinic that Advantage *washes off* if you use anything stronger than a mild baby shampoo! That's funny since the shampoos I've looked at say it won't wash off flea treatment. I've used both an oatmeal and a hydrocortosone shampoo. If you're having to bathe your pet frequently, you need to use a topical like Frontline, which actually goes into the oil glands themselves and is replenished with the oil from the glands. So for two years, my dog has only had protection from fleas about 1-2 weeks out of every month, which of course has made his problems worse! GRRRRRRRR.... So if you have a pet with flea problems and you're bathing them frequently, don't use Advantage! On a happy note, we're already starting to see some improvement! Karen Glad there is an improvement. Shamrock's only improvement is the steroid shots. Did the bath thing with him, too but he doesn't go out and fleas are really not an issue but I only used Advantage because the vet insisted it was flea allergy (at first!!). He didn't mind that much... for a cat -- Cheryl "If you work hard enough, if you want it bad enough, dreams do come true. So follow your dreams man, follow your dreams. Because we all die young." -Rock Star Eric's tribute: http://www.petitmorte.net/envision |
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Karen M. wrote:
As I've mentioned a few times on this group, my dog Bubbas has allergies up the wazzoo - flea, food, and outdoor pollen etc.... Recently he got worse, was losing hair on his lower back and tail, so we went to an actual dermatologist for some further diagnosing. Almost went that route, I'd be interested to hear follow-ups later. Now, Bubbas has been on Advantage since I've had him + is the recipient of frequent baths for his skin. I've told three previous vets about this. No concerns. Well, was told by the dermo clinic that Advantage *washes off* if you use anything stronger than a mild baby shampoo! That's funny since the shampoos I've looked at say it won't wash off flea treatment. I've used both an oatmeal and a hydrocortosone shampoo. If you're having to bathe your pet frequently, you need to use a topical like Frontline, which actually goes into the oil glands themselves and is replenished with the oil from the glands. So for two years, my dog has only had protection from fleas about 1-2 weeks out of every month, which of course has made his problems worse! GRRRRRRRR.... So if you have a pet with flea problems and you're bathing them frequently, don't use Advantage! On a happy note, we're already starting to see some improvement! Karen Glad there is an improvement. Shamrock's only improvement is the steroid shots. Did the bath thing with him, too but he doesn't go out and fleas are really not an issue but I only used Advantage because the vet insisted it was flea allergy (at first!!). He didn't mind that much... for a cat -- Cheryl "If you work hard enough, if you want it bad enough, dreams do come true. So follow your dreams man, follow your dreams. Because we all die young." -Rock Star Eric's tribute: http://www.petitmorte.net/envision |
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