My dog has fleas again in 9 days. Can I reapply topical treatment?

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I put Petlock on my dog and it worked well for a week. When I did see a flea or two on her they would appear to be dying. I washed and cleaned everything in the house. Now 9 days later I am seeing way too many fleas on her and they seem healthy. Can I apply more topical medication to her even if it's only been 9 days? Pet's info: Dog | Rhodesian Ridgeback | Female | spayed | 43 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

You can apply a different topical or oral flea medication but not the same one. bear in mind advantage and advantix are the same as Petlock so you cannot use these either. other options you can use: Spot ons: Revoulution (stronghold in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Tablets: Trifexis/comfortis Bravecto (ticks as well) - Collar: Seresto ( (ticks as well) House spary: Indoorex

My dog has fleas again in 9 days. Can I reapply topical treatment?

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