How often to use to keep ticks/fleas away? How many times 1bottle lasts for very big dog, thick fur?
1553871
I have a 7lb chihuahua who isnt really furry or fluffy who I bathe once a week. I usually wash him twice with the shampoo when I bathe him. Really the amount of shampoo I bathe my dog with depends on how dirty or smelly he is. I'm sure the amount of shampoo used with each bath varies with every dog owner and his or her dog. The shampoo lasts a decent amount of time though, about 2 months. I would estimate the shampoo lasting a shorter amount of time for bigger and more fluffy or furry dogs.
1553872
I have a Pomeranian and a min pin. Both under 15 pounds. The bottle has lasted me over a year because my dogs are small, I can't bathe my min pin often or he gets dry, and I usually take my Pomeranian to the groomer 3 or 4 times a year. My dogs when they seem to scratch a lot, I will bathe them with the shampoo. Don't think my dogs have had any flea tick outbreaks so I believe the shampoo works. My Pomeranian has a lot of thick fur and I walk her near a wooded area and no fleas to report.
1088581
This product works as a deterrent to keep ticks off. If a tick gets on the dog it rapidly gets stunned and falls off before biting. I have seen them falling off my dog. I don't know if these ticks die shortly after or if they can still cause harm if the dog drops them at home. I haven't seen any tick on my dog for months. I'm due to order another Virbac collar soon.
757126
I have had a tick problem at my house for more than 20 years. We try everything to get rid of them. I just heard about rose geranium oil and bought some locally for $18 for half the size here. It's been about 3 weeks since I started using it on the dogs (6 long haired dogs). The number of ticks is minimal now. I'm amazed. I put a drop on my hand - rub it on the neck and shoulders. Another drop and I rub it over the lower back. Then one more drop and give them a rub on the chest. If I miss a day, I end up with ticks. It I put the three drops on them - virtually tick free. It's amazing. I've tried everything. This is working as good, if not better than anything else I've used and it's natural. I have had a tick problem at my house for more than 20 years. We try everything to get rid of them. I just heard about rose geranium oil and bought some locally for $18 for half the size here. It's been about 3 weeks since I started using it on the dogs (6 long haired dogs). The number of ticks is minimal now. I'm amazed. I put a drop on my hand - rub it on the neck and shoulders. Another drop and I rub it over the lower back. Then one more drop and give them a rub on the chest. If I miss a day, I end up with ticks. It I put the three drops on them - virtually tick free. It's amazing. I've... » Read More I have had a tick problem at my house for more than 20 years. We try everything to get rid of them. I just heard about rose geranium oil and bought some locally for $18 for half the size here. It's been about 3 weeks since I started using it on the dogs (6 long haired dogs). The number of ticks is minimal now. I'm amazed. I put a drop on my hand - rub it on the neck and shoulders. Another drop and I rub it over the lower back. Then one more drop and give them a rub on the chest. If I miss a day, I end up with ticks. It I put the three drops on them - virtually tick free. It's amazing. I've tried everything. This is working as good, if not better than anything else I've used and it's natural. « Show Less
1962553
For ticks, I have used Frontline, Advantix and Seresto and they all seem to work well. For fleas, Seresto has worked the best for my Shin-tzu.
1924391
My dog is about 50lbs. I think it works fine. I usually give him a bath a couple of days after, I don't see any live fleas on him anymore. I am giving this one to my dog every 4 weeks, since he is not getting any topical flea prevention.. he has too sensitive skin, and he has allergic to fleas. I am very happy with this product.
672620
If I remember right it is one tick tag and one flea tag. But in my experience - having four dogs and putting these on two of them the two with them did NOT have less ticks - they had the same amount as the dogs that didn't have the tags. One of the dogs lost all her hair where the tag rubbed on her. In my humble opinion it was a total waste of money.
528534
I use it to repel Mosquitos on my dogs. I spray them and the whole area around them and inside their dog house. Once it starts getting to high 80's we spray them every nite. They've never had fleas or ticks as long as we use it like I said.
484729
First off, be prepared for a mess. i sprinkled it on using a measuring cup, the longer you leave it on the more effective it is with fleas. make sure you wear a mask when you lay it. it's safe to eat, but not to breath. and frontline, if your pets werent previously on it, takes about 3 months to control an infestation alone. so we did this, combined with lots of vacuming, washing of bedding, and frontline, and we are now flea free. took 3 months for our infestation though. (plus i have tons of this left over for my garden this summer :))
2250788
I've been using this tag for 4 years for my toy poodle and he has never chew on it. I use it with organic herbal shampoo which gives the smellinsects don't like & east & garlic supplement which gives body odor that insects don't like. He is free of tick & flea. Do not put tick tag & flea tag together, it covers one to reduce the effect. I think it worth to try.
1962552
I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make that mistake again! I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make... » Read More I'll put it to you this way--I'm in WV and the ticks here are hearty little devils used to surviving pretty cold nights. I tired the Seresto on both of my dogs and went back to my previous anti-flea and tick med (Frontline Plus). Although one dog weights 35 lbs and the other weights 100 lbs, both had to use the large dog version. What made it even worse was that after having used the Seresto for 3 weeks and pulling embedded ticks off both my dogs every evening (ewww), I had to go a whole week with NO protection to let the Seresto wear off before I could apply the Frontline. I won't make that mistake again! « Show Less
1301817
Re: Little Giant outdoor use...We love our Little Giant; we use it in our dog pen outdoors year round and we have no issue with it, althought we do 'hang it' on the shady side of the dog pen so it's off the ground to prevent ants or bugs from going in and somewhat out of the sun. Best product on the market if you have a dog that does not over eats like mine. My dog was afraid of it at first and not too sure how to use it, but within 15-30 of training with treats places inside of the Little Giant and showing her that the magnetic door is not harmful, she loves it. Now, she eats twice a day on her own and we NEVER have to worry about her not getting food on time! Highly recommend this product. Re: Little Giant outdoor use...We love our Little Giant; we use it in our dog pen outdoors year round and we have no issue with it, althought we do 'hang it' on the shady side of the dog pen so it's off the ground to prevent ants or bugs from going in and somewhat out of the sun. Best product on the market if you have a dog that does not over eats like mine. My dog was afraid of it at first and not too sure how to use it, but within 15-30 of training with treats places inside of the Little Giant and showing her that the magnetic door is not harmful, she loves it. Now, she eats twice a day... » Read More Re: Little Giant outdoor use...We love our Little Giant; we use it in our dog pen outdoors year round and we have no issue with it, althought we do 'hang it' on the shady side of the dog pen so it's off the ground to prevent ants or bugs from going in and somewhat out of the sun. Best product on the market if you have a dog that does not over eats like mine. My dog was afraid of it at first and not too sure how to use it, but within 15-30 of training with treats places inside of the Little Giant and showing her that the magnetic door is not harmful, she loves it. Now, she eats twice a day on her own and we NEVER have to worry about her not getting food on time! Highly recommend this product. « Show Less
464243
I purchased 4 pet protectors. I had grave doubts that this would work and it seemed expensive but.......Of the 4 dogs I have not found a flea on any of them and two are allergic to fleas so even if I did not see one I would know if one had bit them. One has had two ticks that I know of. I also spray my two with Pet Peeve before our walk in the park which is daily. The two that are my daughters do not get sprayed and the one has had two ticks. Overall I would take the chance that these certainly do help and I would buy them again. Kathy
741588
I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the solution, without informing yourself first. Good luck! I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the... » Read More I would look for pure essential oils, and carrier oils, high in B's. Fleas hate B. I've used Infusium shampoo on my dogs, and noted how the fleas were quicker to jump off the skin. If I were to go natural, I'd choose a decent carrier oil, and add some Tea Tree, and perhaps another compatible/suitable essential, and massage it into the skin, and fur, after shampooing my dog, massaging it around for a few minutes, and then doing a final rinse. There's plenty of information available online to come up with a proper solution, and please remember to do so. Please never take another's word as the solution, without informing yourself first. Good luck! « Show Less
735587
My shepherd mix has a long, very thick, double coat. I just make sure that the collar is tight enough for the prongs (there are two sets, one for longer hair) to make contact with skin, and I check periodically to make sure the collar hasn't loosened.
1496242
That's what Bayer's website says. Both dogs are still tick free after approximately 1 month (the first 2 weeks my outdoor lab did have a few). I will remove them in November (5 months wear) because it will be too cold for ticks. I was planning to store them in their original container & put them back on in May. I do not know if they will still work or not. However, I still feel I got my money's worth either way. Expensive topicals like Advantix did not repel my outdoor dogs ticks. Good luck!
2259965
Understand, this product is designed for inside use, period! It is also designed to work over a 7 month period of time. There is no need to spray each week. At most, once every 3 - 4 months. It is also designed to be mixed with a pesticide for knock down of adulr and juvinile fleas. Any questions, just ask. I am a former professional Pest Control Tech.
2260681
I use to have a ton fleas, and I tried taking using 20 mule team borax soap from the grocery aisle. I left it on the rug for about 5 days, and that worked! The reason for the 5 days, is that when a flea is dying it tries to hatch its eggs. They can't breathe with the boric soap, and when the eggs start hatch they are already dead