My dog uses Advantix but chews his butt. Can I add flea spray?

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I use k9 advantix II on my 5lb chi but he's chewing on his butt. Can I use a flea spray on him, too...just his behind? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 13 years and 5 months old | 5 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

It would be okay to use something like Frontline spray along with Advantix but I would not use any other spray as it could cause toxicity. If you are still seeing live fleas you could ask your veterinarian about a medication to quickly kill the adults like Capstar. If there are scabs on Simon's behind he may have flea dermatitis and need antibiotics and/or a corticosteroid.

My dog uses Advantix but chews his butt. Can I add flea spray?

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