Liz_M
Well-Known Member
For years I used Frontline (as needed) for fleas and ticks and HeartGard for heartworm prevention. But the Frontline stopped being really effective – I had a flea-allergic dog for years – and on the advice of my vet have segued to Sentinal for all three dogs, including the new puppy. Vet says Trifexis is actually better at killing adult fleas but cautioned it would get really expensive when the pup gets to be 150 lbs +.
I do live in a semi-rural area near farms and with abundant wildlife so eliminating all fleas in the environment is not a viable option for me. I just want to keep them off the cats and dogs. Seems there are so many options on the market right now and I haven't been keeping up!
The Sentinal works, don't get me wrong. But it seems like some bugs build resistance over time so I am wondering what the next good thing is for fleas and other parasites.
I do live in a semi-rural area near farms and with abundant wildlife so eliminating all fleas in the environment is not a viable option for me. I just want to keep them off the cats and dogs. Seems there are so many options on the market right now and I haven't been keeping up!
The Sentinal works, don't get me wrong. But it seems like some bugs build resistance over time so I am wondering what the next good thing is for fleas and other parasites.