Flea control

[Annie]

We need help. Our Moose is a giant flea magnet. Never had this problem before with our other dog.
We have tried everything. We go to dog parks and beach so he is exposed to a lot of areas. What do you find that helps?

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

I use to use Sentinal with my Goldens, until they discontinued it. With Enzo, our new pup, the Vet has suggested using Trifexis. It covers flea,tick and heart worm. It is a monthly dosage in pill form. Capstar is anther pill that can be given and kills the fleas on the animal instantly.
The problem will be killing fleas within your house and yard. Everything must be treated at once and then again in a few weeks, when the eggs start to hatch. Sounds overwhelming, but not impossible.

[Donna Bay & Buzz]

I am not a fan of dog parks. So much can and does go on there. Ask any good vet or trainor and they will agree. Play dates are great when you know the other dog and they have a responsible owner who keeps them up to date with shots and flea and tick treatments. You would be shocked at how many dont. We also bring our dog to the beach. Shes done fine with advantix 2. No fleas at all

[Jennifer Tramell]

I think fleas are BAD this year - at least they are in Tennessee!  My dogs have been on Advantix II for several years.  Frontline stopped working about 6 years ago, Revolution was great for a couple years but then we moved to the country and Revolution doesn't control ticks. 

This year we have fleas with a vengeance!  We have treated the yard, sprayed the house, bombed the house, fogged the garage, boraxed the hardwood, dripped the dogs, bathed the dogs, sprayed the dogs, then repeated the process again.  We have flea traps out in 4 different rooms so we can monitor flea population.

I wish I could give some advice, but for us it's been a marathon of cleaning, spraying, vacuuming, bathing, and trying to kill the little bloodsuckers one by one.