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**eiksaa** · 12-13-2012, 03:21 PM

As you guys know, Gustave has started going to daycare. They don't allow dogs in if they are not on flea medicine. BUT, I found a flea on him this morning.

I called my vet panicking about how Revolution might not be working but he told me to calm down. He said Revolution is not a flea preventative, it kills fleas within 24-36hrs of contact and it's possible that flea had just jumped on Gustave and not died yet. The other thing he could prescribe is Trifexis, but I don't know about an oral combination pill.

Does his POA sound OK to you? He asked me to use dichotomous earth to clean the whole house, wash his bedding and our bedding etc., but he thinks finding one flea on him doesn't mean Revolution isn't working. Idk what to do. Any ideas?

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**Lynzodolly** · 12-13-2012, 03:25 PM

Oh that's a shame ... I don't know about that flea treatment I use advocate that's good , I'd defo be putting his bedding in a hot wash though. Tonight xx

**hoaloha** · 12-13-2012, 03:28 PM

I agree with your vet. Many of the topical Meds don't prevent the flea from getting on the dog- it kills them by paralyzing them when they hitchhike a ride. I am not a fan of Trifexis only because I dont like combination oral Meds. There have had some members who have had adverse reactions. I'm sure there are others who use it without issues. I wouldn't worry too much! Just wash everything in super hot water and do a good look over when your give Gustave a bath :-)

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**Ladysmom** · 12-13-2012, 03:28 PM

It can take awhile for the fleas to die. I use Frontline Plus and it takes 12 hours. I have seen a flea or two on Bailey's head a couple times this Fall when we first came inside, but they always die if I can't grab them.

**Furbabies mom** · 12-13-2012, 03:49 PM

I'm like you!! I found one flea on Laurel over a year ago , and I panicked!! None of my dog's ever had fleas!! The vet gave me Comfortis and I never saw anymore! I use .frontline Plus now, for fleas and ticks.

**eiksaa** · 12-13-2012, 03:57 PM

Thank you, guys! My husband is giving me the 'I told you so' look.

I will do all the vacuuming and laundry tonight!

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**eiksaa** · 12-13-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Furbabies mom

I'm like you!! I found one flea on Laurel over a year ago , and I panicked!! None of my dog's ever had fleas!! The vet gave me Comfortis and I never saw anymore! I use .frontline Plus now, for fleas and ticks.

Haha, so hard to not panic. I have already looked up as many natural remedies as possible.

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**Furbabies mom** · 12-13-2012, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eiksaa

Haha, so hard to not panic. I have already looked up as many natural remedies as possible.

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Later that same year I found one tick on Laurel;not attached) talk about hysteria!!! My DH followed me to the bathroom.,as iI was screaming with it in my hand, wondering WTH was wrong!!!

**Grace'sMom** · 12-13-2012, 06:47 PM

Yep... flea and tick medicine don't prevent fleas, which is sort of a bad advertisement on their part because they call them "preventatives".

They are insecticides...so when they bite your pet, they are killed.

You could use some essential oils - spray them on him in the morning before daycare -- that would repel the fleas/ticks...they wouldn't like his smell so they wouldn't jump on board.

**CorkieYorkie** · 12-13-2012, 07:15 PM

I also went ballistic when the groomers found a flea on Ozzie right after adopting him... I hastily sent a rather angry email to the rescue organization that I later came to regret..

They actually offered to take Ozzie BACK!!!

I said no thanks, one flea isn't going to make me abandon my newly adopted baby I have already fallen in love with!!

Needless to say, we washed EVERYTHING we could think of in the apt, vaccuumed, etc. and have never found any fleas since !

12-13-2012, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,302	Found a flea, vet says wait it out As you guys know, Gustave has started going to daycare. They don't allow dogs in if they are not on flea medicine. BUT, I found a flea on him this morning. I called my vet panicking about how Revolution might not be working but he told me to calm down. He said Revolution is not a flea preventative, it kills fleas within 24-36hrs of contact and it's possible that flea had just jumped on Gustave and not died yet. The other thing he could prescribe is Trifexis, but I don't know about an oral combination pill. Does his POA sound OK to you? He asked me to use dichotomous earth to clean the whole house, wash his bedding and our bedding etc., but he thinks finding one flea on him doesn't mean Revolution isn't working. Idk what to do. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-13-2012, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lynzodolly Maltese Guru Name: Lyndsy Dog's Name: Albert Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Scotland Ayr Posts: 726	Oh that's a shame ... I don't know about that flea treatment I use advocate that's good , I'd defo be putting his bedding in a hot wash though. Tonight xx __________________

12-13-2012, 03:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
hoaloha Maltese Guru Name: Marisa Dog's Name: Obi (Bellarata's You Better Believe It) & Owen (Aria Maltese) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,411	I agree with your vet. Many of the topical Meds don't prevent the flea from getting on the dog- it kills them by paralyzing them when they hitchhike a ride. I am not a fan of Trifexis only because I dont like combination oral Meds. There have had some members who have had adverse reactions. I'm sure there are others who use it without issues. I wouldn't worry too much! Just wash everything in super hot water and do a good look over when your give Gustave a bath :-) Sent from my iPad using PG Free __________________ Click here to be Obi's facebook buddy! Click here to watch all of Obi's FUN maltese tricks and videos! Last edited by hoaloha; 12-13-2012 at 03:32 PM.

12-13-2012, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ladysmom Maltese Guru Name: Marj Dog's Name: Bailey and Lady at the Bridge Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17,366	It can take awhile for the fleas to die. I use Frontline Plus and it takes 12 hours. I have seen a flea or two on Bailey's head a couple times this Fall when we first came inside, but they always die if I can't grab them. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/MLadys...s/182366213341

12-13-2012, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,613	I'm like you!! I found one flea on Laurel over a year ago , and I panicked!! None of my dog's ever had fleas!! The vet gave me Comfortis and I never saw anymore! I use .frontline Plus now, for fleas and ticks. __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

12-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,302	Thank you, guys! My husband is giving me the 'I told you so' look. I will do all the vacuuming and laundry tonight! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-13-2012, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,932	Yep... flea and tick medicine don't prevent fleas, which is sort of a bad advertisement on their part because they call them "preventatives". They are insecticides...so when they bite your pet, they are killed. You could use some essential oils - spray them on him in the morning before daycare -- that would repel the fleas/ticks...they wouldn't like his smell so they wouldn't jump on board. __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

12-13-2012, 07:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
CorkieYorkie Maltese Guru Name: Courtney Dog's Name: Ozzie "Poo Butt" & Lisa "Left Eye" Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,020	I also went ballistic when the groomers found a flea on Ozzie right after adopting him... I hastily sent a rather angry email to the rescue organization that I later came to regret.. They actually offered to take Ozzie BACK!!! I said no thanks, one flea isn't going to make me abandon my newly adopted baby I have already fallen in love with!! Needless to say, we washed EVERYTHING we could think of in the apt, vaccuumed, etc. and have never found any fleas since ! __________________

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