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My dog has fleas. What's the most effective flea treatment plan?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 7 years and 2 months old | 13 lbs

My dog has fleas am I allowed to give it a shower ones a day

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 25th, 2020

That will stop the fleas. I can give you a flea treatment program for Ashley. First, I would give her 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 her 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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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on November 19th, 2019

    I can give you the flea treatment program that I always use (and works well!). First, I would give Pinky 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 her 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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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Published on December 14th, 2018

    Great question! Frontline is a good medication, but the spray doesn't provide lasting protection. I can give you a flea treatment program for Kmayra. First, I would give her 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, and you will not have to bathe her weekly after applying this. You will also have to disinfect the environment. Wash her 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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