What's the safest and most effective way to get rid of fleas on my dog?

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What is the best working flea wash? Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 18 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I do not recommend any type of flea shampoo or dip, as these all contain chemicals that can be toxic to the dog. Instead, if you need a quick way to get rid of fleas, I would give a dose of Capstar - this is an inexpensive oral tablet that is available over the counter, which will very quickly kill all of the fleas on your pet. It only works for 24 hours, though, so I would make sure to follow this up with a good quality flea preventative like Nexgard or Bravecto for longer-term flea control.

What's the safest and most effective way to get rid of fleas on my dog?

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