My dog's flea and tick treatment failed. Can I use another one?

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Sentry Pro flea and tick failed within a week of treatment. Can I give my dog a dose of another flea and tick treatment? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 11 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, Sentry Pro flea and tick isn't a very good brand, and I would not recommend it. According to the package instructions, it's not safe to give another dose until 14 days after the initial application. I would wait another week, and apply a better flea treatment such as Revolution or Advantage. In the meantime, you can give Peaches Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas in 30 minutes and it safe to give now. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. I hope this helps!

My dog's flea and tick treatment failed. Can I use another one?

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