What flea spray do you recommend for my Chihuahua with fleas?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Recommend flea spray for Chihuahua
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Published on March 23rd, 2018
Frontline spray works great for getting rid of fleas. Below is a link to a page that has the spray displayed. It also has the topical drops that I prefer, because they are easier to apply and last longer. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/brand/frontline?ddkey=https%3ASearchDisplay Treating for fleas is not just restricted to the host, because fleas can reproduce and nest in the environment and continually cause an issue. Below is a link to a short article that explains treating the dog and environment for fleas: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-tips-to-get-rid-of-fleas/ I hope that helps and all is well with your chihuahua.
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Published on November 26th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your puppy. I recommend topical flea and tick products as opposed to oral ones. In this case, they will repel and kill pests on contact. When an oral product is used, the pest needs to bite the pet to be effective. This results in itchy wounds on the dog and allows diseases to be transmitted. I like Vectea 3D as a product. You also need to clean the environment by vacuuming daily as most fleas are not on the dog. It is important to treat all pets in the home. I hope this information helps!
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My chihuahua has fleas but I only seem to find a few when I give her a bath. I’ve Tried the dawn soap method and regular flea And still no results she has a few patches of hair missing I need some help
I am sorry to hear about your chihuahua. Fleas can be very frustrating. Bathing will only kill adult fleas that are on her at the time of the bath. I would recommend starting her on a monthly flea preventative. These come as topical spot-on products such as Advantage and Advantix or Frontline, as well as oral products such as Comfortis and Nexgaurd. I prefer the oral products as I feel they are more effective and faster acting, but you will need to get these from a veterinarian. The vet can also check her skin to be sure she doesn't have a secondary bacterial infection, which is possible with bad flea infestations. You will need to treat all pets in the household and you may need to treat your house as well, with either a fogger or a premise spray such as Knockout by Virbac. You can read more about flea control at http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1575 which details treatment of your home and pet.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Hi there I have a chihuahua she is about 8 lbs and 6 months old just found she has fleas what would you recommend ?
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your puppy. I recommend topical flea and tick products as opposed to oral ones. In this case, they will repel and kill pests on contact. When an oral product is used, the pest needs to bite the pet to be effective. This results in itchy wounds on the dog and allows diseases to be transmitted. I like Vectea 3D as a product. You also need to clean the environment by vacuuming daily as most fleas are not on the dog. It is important to treat all pets in the home. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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What is a good flea and tick medicine for a chihuahua weighing 1-3 lbs?
I would recommend Frontline plus as it is the safest for dogs that small. Also, I believe comfortis has a size for really small dogs but this product only controls fleas, not ticks. I hope this helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I just found out that my dog has fleas, chow chow is 2 years. What can I do? I’m looking for effective remedies because I have kids and muy bed has fleas as well. Can you help me pls
You'll need to treat Chloe and the environment. You can use an oral or topical flea treatment to get rid of the fleas on her. Preventatives such as Frontline, K9 Advantix or Revolution are applied once a month. Oral preventatives, such as CapStar or Advantus, can be given daily but only kill adult fleas. The Seresto collar can be effective against fleas and other parasites for up to 8 months. Use a preventative for at least three consecutive months to break the flea life cycle. Year round use is preferred. Next, you'll need to treat the environment. Wash all bedding in the hottest water allowable by fabric and dry in the dryer, not outdoors. Vacuum everywhere Chloe has been and dispose of the bag or empty the canister outdoors immediately after. Use an area treatment, such as Knockout ES or Bayer Advantage Spray, to prevent reinfestation.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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What is the best spray for flea and tick on dogs
I actually don't care much for sprays, in general - there are much better options for flea/tick control in dogs. My favorites are oral medications like Nexgard or Bravecto, but a Seresto collar or topical medication like K9 Advantix can also work well. If you really want to use a spray, I would suggest Frontline spray - it isn't always terribly effective for fleas, in my experience, but works well for ticks and should be safe. Many of the other over-the-counter sprays contain very harsh chemicals that can be dangerous, so I don't usually recommend them unless you have no other choices.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I'm going through a divorce so funds are very tight right now. I have 3 indoor cats, one tiny 2lb chihuahua that stays inside. I also have a 9lb yorkie/chihuahua that goes out and an outside golden retriever mix. My house no pets are overrun with fle
Advantage spot on or frontline spray would be your best option for now, Advantage is sold over the counter and is a very effective anti flea treatment. for the house i would recommend Indoorex spray.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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I have a 2 month old chihuahua puppy I just adopted I don't know how much he weighs but he's maybe less than 1 pound he has fleas but I don't know what to use on him that won't harm him
Treating fleas in such tiny pups is definitely a challenge! You can try bathing Dallas in original blue Dawn dish soap to initially kill off any adult fleas. Just be sure to rinse and dry him well so that he doesn't get too cold. While it's not my favorite flea preventive in terms of how well it works, Frontline spray is the only over the counter product available for such tiny pups. Given his young age, I assume that Dallas will be going to his vet in the coming days or weeks for booster vaccinations. During this appointment, your vet will be able to weigh him and discuss the flea treatment and preventive options based on his body weight. I hope this helps and that all goes well!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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What is the best way to rid my 8#which Tzu of fleas? Do I need to take her to the vet?
Unfortunately fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Flea treatment: 1) Get some flea medication such as a Flea spray or a spot on from a pet shop or your veterinarian and apply monthly 2) get flea powder, put some in your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum your house and furniture and also non-carpeted areas frequently to remove flea larvae and eggs which live off house dust., Dispose of the bag in the trash outside. Hot-wash all the pet's bedding, If you do this diligently for a few months you will get rid of the fleas. Flea products: Spot-ons and/or chews Advantage, Advantix Advantage Multi (Advocate in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) - for cats, in tablet form for dogs Simparica, Nexgard Revolution (stronghold in the UK) Tablets: comfortis (will
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Since a lil' pup, my dog occasionally scratches her body/head/face. Once, i found a flea on her paw. At vet, a flea jumps to a nurse arm (when the nurse is hugging her). Whether i took her for a walk outside or not, she's still scratches with/without
Unfortunately fleas only hop on the body of your pet when they want to feed, then they hop off again and stay in your pet's environment. So you need to treat all pets in the household as well as the environment (which contains the fleas, their eggs and larvae). Flea treatment: 1) Get some flea medication such as a Flea spray or a spot on from a pet shop or your veterinarian and apply monthly 2) get flea powder, put some in your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum your house and furniture and also non-carpeted areas frequently to remove flea larvae and eggs which live off house dust., Dispose of the bag in the trash outside. Hot-wash all the pet's bedding, If you do this diligently for a few months you will get rid of the fleas. Flea products: Spot-ons and/or chews Advantage, Advantix Advantage Multi (Advocate in the UK) Frontline (ticks as well) Bravecto spot on (ticks as well) - for cats, in tablet form for dogs Simparica, Nexgard Revolution (stronghold in the UK) Tablets: comfortis (will
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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We own a lab pit mix and she has a heavy coat and she has fleas. We tried the home remedies, flea collars, and flea baths and they are still nothing her what’s our next move. Her weight is 70lbs
Get a topical once a month treatment that kills adult fleas AND has an ingredient to make eggs unable to hatch. Something like Frontline or Advtantix are great choices. Vacuum carpet and furniture the dog gets into once daily and wash bedding in hot water. Check out the article below for info and tips on why fleas can be so pesky to get rid of.... and most importantly get them on year round once a month topical treatment with a growth inhibitor to prevent flea eggs from hatching. Flea collars and flea baths only kill adults... the eggs and the environment are a huge component. I hope that helps you! Thanks for asking Boop by Petco! https://www.petcoach.co/article/flea-control-and-prevention/
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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