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Since I pulled the tick off of Tito, I've been pretty freaked out. So when I took him this afternoon for his SNAP4 (which, luckily was negative but needs to be repeated in a few weeks) my vet and I talked at length about tick prevention.
The product he recommends is VECTRA 3D. (Must be the 3D version).
He says it's SIGNIFICANTLY better than either Frontline Plus or K9Advantix (sp?). This is from their website, notice that the flea/tick does not have to bite to die, a big difference between Vectra 3D and the other products.
He says it also has significant repellent action, like Advantix but unlike Frontline Plus, which does not repel at all.
It can be used in combination with any of the heartworm pills (it does not protect from heartworm) and can safely be used with any of the combination flea/tick/heartworm pills (such as sentinel) but he says there's no point in doing that because it's overkill and just wasting money.
The only thing he says he's not *positive* of is how many baths it will last thru. He says they've tested it on 2 or 3 good baths and found it was just as effective as when first put on, but he's not certain they've done significant testing on dogs that, for example, swim daily.
He does NOT recommend using a flea/tick shampoo on the dog if you've used this product.
The product is available only thru vets. The company intends to keep it that way, supposedly. I have no idea what it costs.
It's what my vet uses on his own dogs because he says he "wasn't satisfied" with either the Frontline Plus or the K9 Advantix, but he's very pleased with this.
"...Vectra 3D®
Fast-acting protection against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, mites and sand flies.
No matter where you live, vectors (parasites) may infect your dog. It only takes one bite. That’s why it’s important to use a fast-acting vectoricide like Vectra 3D. It kills and repels vectors. Because it kills through contact, parasites don’t even have to bite to die.
http://www.summitvetpharm.com/Pet-Owners/Products/Dogs-Puppies/Vectra3D/
The product he recommends is VECTRA 3D. (Must be the 3D version).
He says it's SIGNIFICANTLY better than either Frontline Plus or K9Advantix (sp?). This is from their website, notice that the flea/tick does not have to bite to die, a big difference between Vectra 3D and the other products.
He says it also has significant repellent action, like Advantix but unlike Frontline Plus, which does not repel at all.
It can be used in combination with any of the heartworm pills (it does not protect from heartworm) and can safely be used with any of the combination flea/tick/heartworm pills (such as sentinel) but he says there's no point in doing that because it's overkill and just wasting money.
The only thing he says he's not *positive* of is how many baths it will last thru. He says they've tested it on 2 or 3 good baths and found it was just as effective as when first put on, but he's not certain they've done significant testing on dogs that, for example, swim daily.
He does NOT recommend using a flea/tick shampoo on the dog if you've used this product.
The product is available only thru vets. The company intends to keep it that way, supposedly. I have no idea what it costs.
It's what my vet uses on his own dogs because he says he "wasn't satisfied" with either the Frontline Plus or the K9 Advantix, but he's very pleased with this.
"...Vectra 3D®
Fast-acting protection against fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, mites and sand flies.
No matter where you live, vectors (parasites) may infect your dog. It only takes one bite. That’s why it’s important to use a fast-acting vectoricide like Vectra 3D. It kills and repels vectors. Because it kills through contact, parasites don’t even have to bite to die.
- Repels and kills adult fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, lice, mites and sand flies.
- Kills on contact; parasites do not have to bite or feed to die.
- Repellent action helps reduce the risk of vectors spreading disease to your dog.
- Quick onset of activity killing adult fleas in 2 hours.
- Prevents the development of all immature flea stages: eggs, larvae and pupae.
- Protects for 1 full month.
- Remains effective after bathing and swimming.
- Protection for puppies as young as 7 weeks of age.
http://www.summitvetpharm.com/Pet-Owners/Products/Dogs-Puppies/Vectra3D/
