F L E A S update: it is NOT over yet

[Catlady711]

Don't use flea or any other type of parasite collar. They have lots of harsh cemicals in them, and honestly I've seen fleas at work crawl right over the darn things anyways, they don't work.

If you're using the Frontline PLUS you don't really need to comb out the live fleas as they WILL die. But combing out the flea dirt and dead fleas would probably help keep your critters cleaner.

Also if you have fleas like that, you may want to watch your critters in the next 3-6 weeks for signs of tape worms. They are small rice sized segments that may be on your pets stool, or stuck on the fur of their backsides. If you see those you need to call your vet for some medication for them.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

If you're using the Frontline PLUS you don't really need to comb out the live fleas as they WILL die. But combing out the flea dirt and dead fleas would probably help keep your critters cleaner.

I see "FRONTLINE" on the box, I hope it is the right thing!

Also if you have fleas like that, you may want to watch your critters in the next 3-6 weeks for signs of tape worms. They are small rice sized segments that may be on your pets stool, or stuck on the fur of their backsides. If you see those you need to call your vet for some medication for them

Why is that? Do fleas also bring eggs of tape worm on them

[lizbud]

I don't know about the" worms" thing, but you definately do not need a
flea collar if you use the topical treatment. In fact, it overloads the chemicals
needed to kill fleas, lice, etc & itsn't good to use both.

I agree Frontline Plus is a little expensive, but I hate FLEAS with a passion.
Some seasons seem to be worse than others for flea problems. This one was
bad for us in Indy.

[Catlady711]

I see "FRONTLINE" on the box, I hope it is the right thing!

There is an older version of Frontline that does NOT have the PLUS on the box. Only the one with the PLUS on it has the growth regulator in it to help kill fleas in your home and keep them from reproducing. Both versions of Frontline work equal at killing adult fleas.

Why is that? Do fleas also bring eggs of tape worm on them

Fleas are an intermediate host to tapeworms. When a pet ingests a flea carrying the tapeworm larva then it gets into your pet. Yes, it's definately yucky. Just keep watch for them, usually takes 3-6 weeks before they show up. Normallyl only pets that show signs of tapeworm are treated.