Currently using COMFORTIS on my 3 small dogs..is this brand equally as effective?
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I don't have an answer for that. We went from using the liquid-behind-the-neck stuff under various names to Capstar. While it is a bit pricy, I am impressed with how quickly and well it works.
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Comfortis is TOXIC to animals!!! Do your research and stop giving to your animals. Same with Frontline, Advantage, etc. Basically pesticide you're putting on your pet. See more info here: http://www.peta.org/issues/Companion-Animals/flea-control-safe-solutions.aspx
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To my knowledge Comfortis is a monthly flea prevention and capstar is for immediate flea removal but you may want to ask your Vet. Hope that helps.
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FYI - From what I understand, Comfortis and Capstar should NEVER be used at the same time. Capstar only lasts a few hours - and doesn't kill eggs, larvae or the fleas cocoons. It is a very short term adult flea killer. Comfortis is stronger, I think, and used monthly (slow release?). I do not feel good about using any chemical products on my pets and keep it to a minimum if I have to. It would be a really good idea to consult a vet about each pet and what the best treatment would be for each, regardless of whether you use chemical treatments or natural treatments. Even some natural treatments can be dangerous, depending on the treatment and the pet - age, species, health, etc. FYI - From what I understand, Comfortis and Capstar should NEVER be used at the same time. Capstar only lasts a few hours - and doesn't kill eggs, larvae or the fleas cocoons. It is a very short term adult flea killer. Comfortis is stronger, I think, and used monthly (slow release?). I do not feel good about using any chemical products on my pets and keep it to a minimum if I have to. It would be a really good idea to consult a vet about each pet and what the best treatment would be for each, regardless of whether you use chemical treatments or natural treatments. Even some natural... » Read More FYI - From what I understand, Comfortis and Capstar should NEVER be used at the same time. Capstar only lasts a few hours - and doesn't kill eggs, larvae or the fleas cocoons. It is a very short term adult flea killer. Comfortis is stronger, I think, and used monthly (slow release?). I do not feel good about using any chemical products on my pets and keep it to a minimum if I have to. It would be a really good idea to consult a vet about each pet and what the best treatment would be for each, regardless of whether you use chemical treatments or natural treatments. Even some natural treatments can be dangerous, depending on the treatment and the pet - age, species, health, etc. « Show Less
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Capstar is designed to kill adult fleas for only one day. It will not guard against re-infestations. Made by Novartis and meant to be used in conjunction with their once-a-month flea treatment, Program Plus. Capstar is not a once-a-month flea preventative like Comfortis.
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Comfortis is a monthly prevention but I feel topical prevention works better than Comfortis. Capstar does not prevent infestation. It is used after your pet is already infested to kill fleas and you need to administer it daily.
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They have their own brand of no-pull harness which I have had great success with. I too didn't like explaining that the leader wasn't a muzzle. A no-pull harness isn't the solution for every dog. I tried this brand of harness on 6 dogs (I foster) and it was not effective on any of them. 5 of them respond well to the Premier no-pull harness (same brand as gentle leader). Every dog is different. I would suggest going to the place you bought the gentle leader and looking at alternatives. Good luck! Also keep in mind that this style of harness can rub on the armpits of some dogs. I recommend no-pull harnesses to all of our adopters and one adopter used it on the dog they got from me and it rubbed his armpits raw after one walk. Another friend had this happen as well. These have all been dogs with very short coats (Boxer, Pointer). The freedom harness does have padding so should reduce this, but again, it did not work to help reduce pulling for me.
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I have never used the other brand. I just know that my 10 year old cockapoo is totally relaxed and doesn't shake like a blender when we have had strong thunderstorms!
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James Evans' answer seems spot on and was very helpful. I am a big fan of K9 Advantix (and Advantix II). Since switching from Frontline, my dog has had not one single tick, flea, or other nastiness, so I won't be switching any time soon.
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We purchased a total of 6 pet protectors last spring. 2 were for Vizslas around 80lbs., 3 were for medium sized dogs and 1 was for dog that's only 8lbs. 3 were used on dogs that run a 47 acre farm which is heavily wooded with a lot of tall weeds and grass. On Frontline and Advantix, they had to have ticks taken off daily. With the Pet Protector, ZERO ticks and ZERO fleas. The 3 other dogs wearing the disk are on property that is wooded w/a pond. ZERO ticks and fleas for these guys all summer too. We love the Pet Protector and are very happy with our purchase. A chemical-free repellant that WORKS is wonderful! We purchased a total of 6 pet protectors last spring. 2 were for Vizslas around 80lbs., 3 were for medium sized dogs and 1 was for dog that's only 8lbs. 3 were used on dogs that run a 47 acre farm which is heavily wooded with a lot of tall weeds and grass. On Frontline and Advantix, they had to have ticks taken off daily. With the Pet Protector, ZERO ticks and ZERO fleas. The 3 other dogs wearing the disk are on property that is wooded w/a pond. ZERO ticks and fleas for these guys all summer too. We love the Pet Protector and are very happy with our purchase. A chemical-free repellant that... » Read More We purchased a total of 6 pet protectors last spring. 2 were for Vizslas around 80lbs., 3 were for medium sized dogs and 1 was for dog that's only 8lbs. 3 were used on dogs that run a 47 acre farm which is heavily wooded with a lot of tall weeds and grass. On Frontline and Advantix, they had to have ticks taken off daily. With the Pet Protector, ZERO ticks and ZERO fleas. The 3 other dogs wearing the disk are on property that is wooded w/a pond. ZERO ticks and fleas for these guys all summer too. We love the Pet Protector and are very happy with our purchase. A chemical-free repellant that WORKS is wonderful! « Show Less
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I don't know about any particular problem with small dogs, just make sure the Preventic Tick collar you buy is for the proper weight of your dog. If unsure, consult with your pet's vet. My dogs have never had a problem, but they've been mid-size or big. Hope that helps.
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The Kong Cloud E-Collar is perfect for my two dogs, I have two pits mixed, rot and pit and pit and Sheppard, I use them to prevent biting on paws front and back paws, one dog licks the other dogs ears, they are comfortable and does not pose a discomfort to either of them, they will line up to get the collar put on, we use them when we are gone for hours, and if they posed a discomfort to them we would not use them, we love our dogs too much for that.
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I like Petsafe because we have Shih Tzus and they have a very tight knitfur making it very thick and hard for anything to penetrate. The Petsafefencing is able to penetrate and keep them in our electric fence line verywell.Hope this helps.Donna/BookTiger
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i haven't compared this product with the others that you mentioned. when i adopted my first greyhound ten years ago, the vet recommended this product as greyhounds have notoriously dry skin. everyone always commented on the smoothness and gloss of his coat and on that of my current greyhound's as well. good luck in your decision.
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I too have Yorkies! Only with exceptions will the size small fit otherwise it will slide right off. I have a 2.5 pound yorkie and use these but only after washing and drying 3 times to shrink it than with a U by kotex pad inside of it. I use the security maxi over night absorbent pads and cut 3 inches off the end. The bulk of the kotex pad is what helps it stay on. You can buy the kotex at a great price right on amazon. The pads stay really dry to the skin perfect for our babies.
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Our Vet put our dog on Mutramax Dasuquin as he said it was one of the best brands. I found a better price on Amazon and that's about all I can tell you. Our dog is doing well on it.
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Each dog is different. I purchase this product for my 2nd dog that was rescued it took acouple of days for for it to take effect I found out that when you have a fan on it spreads faster throughout house. My 1st and 2nd dog are doing much better in his new home. When I receive a different brand that was not Comfort Zone. I still continue to purchase this item at the store not online.
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For my dogs it did but only for about 2 weeks, it did not last very long at all. I would recommend using Comfortis it works very fast and for my dogs lasted a month and bathing the dog doesn't wash it off since it is a pill.
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Did you buy these and did they work for your Golden? I have a GSP with this issue, using the Help Em Up Harness as well and ordering the Back on Track products as well. Using other therapies and hoping for a turn around. It's been a real challenge. Mine went lame on 6.16.14 from disc issues and was dragging hind paws initially. Hope you've seen your Vet or one who specializes in this area. I live in Dallas, TX and Dr Barton at Heal Vet does a lot of therapy for dogs with these issues, she is very kind and busy. Dr Giggleman here also does Vet Chiropractic, he is very gentle. Never allow your dog to get Chiro under anesthesia however. Did you buy these and did they work for your Golden? I have a GSP with this issue, using the Help Em Up Harness as well and ordering the Back on Track products as well. Using other therapies and hoping for a turn around. It's been a real challenge. Mine went lame on 6.16.14 from disc issues and was dragging hind paws initially. Hope you've seen your Vet or one who specializes in this area. I live in Dallas, TX and Dr Barton at Heal Vet does a lot of therapy for dogs with these issues, she is very kind and busy. Dr Giggleman here also does Vet Chiropractic, he is very gentle. Never allow... » Read More Did you buy these and did they work for your Golden? I have a GSP with this issue, using the Help Em Up Harness as well and ordering the Back on Track products as well. Using other therapies and hoping for a turn around. It's been a real challenge. Mine went lame on 6.16.14 from disc issues and was dragging hind paws initially. Hope you've seen your Vet or one who specializes in this area. I live in Dallas, TX and Dr Barton at Heal Vet does a lot of therapy for dogs with these issues, she is very kind and busy. Dr Giggleman here also does Vet Chiropractic, he is very gentle. Never allow your dog to get Chiro under anesthesia however. « Show Less
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It's been good on the 2 hounds that I got it for - big thing is to readjust regularly - so that it is snug and doesn't get loose enough to rub, but is tight enough to be secure. Good luck.
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I have 1 bull dog mix and 1 shepard mix both a handful, product works wonders on both. i carry a can with me on walks and now only have to show it to them to get them to calm down. i also keep a can by the front door so when we have visitors it calms them doen. highly recommend it!
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We have 3 large dogs. I would think they are even easier to use on small dogs. Great product!