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Weight
Q: My dog weighs 105# and i can't find a product for dogs that size. should i use frontline or advantage?
A: Advantage is convenient because all you need is over 55 pound dose
Shop for: advantage, frontline
Comparison chart of flea & tick meds
Q: Checking your comparison chart, it seems that frontline plus offers the most protection - more than frontline top spot. however, when i entered my dogs' pounds (2 dachshunds - 9 and 13 lbs) my choices did not include frontline plus, only frontline top spot. is frontline plus not offered for this weight dog?
A: Frontline plus has a product for 11 to 22 lbs. the frontline topspot has a product for 2 to 22 lbs.
Shop for: frontline, frontline plus, frontline topspot
Treatment for mange
Q: What is the treatment for mange?
A: Sarcoptic mange can be treated with over the counter products such as lym dyp. demodectic mange is usually treated with prescription medications such as mitaban dip or large doses of milbemycin.
How toxic to humans is this treatment?
Q: I am very alergic to insecticides and have a doberman that aparently has mites (demodex). the d;og's treatments could include mitaban, ivermectin, milbecin and antibacterial shampoo. can you please tell me if any of these contain pyrythrin or any similar agents that i am very alergic to? thanks, bob kindorf
A: Because you have an allergy to pyrethrins, you may also have a cross-allergy to related products. for this reason, you should wear rubber or vinyl gloves, and a face mask whenever you are handling the products. also check with your personal physician for further recommendations.
Rx for small dogs
Q: I have a 5# yorkie who is 8 yrs old and has been diagnosed with hip displasia. we were offered surgery. i take glucosomine and was wondering which otc meds you would reccomend and how much for such a small dog, also can i give it to my other two yorkies to prevent later problems? thank you, linda ferrara, del mar, ca
A: It's a safe product for any adult dog prone to hip, bone, and joint problems. it is our super joint enhancer. it is a soft, chewable, liver-flavored tablets. give them a half tablet daily for about 6 weeks, and then cut down to a quarter tablet.
Shop for: joint enhancer
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