My dog has fleas. Should I see a vet or buy over-the-counter products?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | neutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 10 lbs
Hello, My doggy has fleas, do I take him to a vet to get looked at or buy over the counter products?
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Published on January 25th, 2020
You will need to go to the vet to get the following products. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30. minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home.
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Published on June 3rd, 2019
That could be flea dirt. I can give you a flea treatment program for Mango. First, I would give him Capstar. It's a one time pill that starts killing fleas within 30 minutes. Then follow up with a spot on treatment, such as Advantage or Revolution. This is a treatment that has to be used once a month. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash his bedding in hot soapy water, and vacuum the furniture and carpet surfaces. You can use a spray to kill fleas in the house, such as Indorex, or a flea bomb would work well to kill the fleas in the home. Best of luck.
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