My dog still has fleas after baths. What can I do until the vet?

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I’ve bathed my dog about 5 times over the past 3 weeks and his fleas keep coming back. He’s going to the vet Friday but what can I do until then? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 26 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

You can get an over-the-counter tablet called Capstar that will get rid of the fleas. It's very effective, but only lasts for about 24 hours - so you'll definitely want to get him on a longer-acting flea medication from your vet on Friday.

My dog still has fleas after baths. What can I do until the vet?

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