My new dog needs flea meds. Can I use OTC or need a vet prescription?

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Mexican vet gave dog simparica on Feb 4. Adopted her March 21. We don't have vet yet cuz of quarantine. Need scrip. for Simparica. She had anaplasma feb 4. Given doxciciina for 30 days. Can I use over counter flea and tick or have to be Simparica. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 18 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting. An in person exam with a veterinarian or valid veterinary client patient relationship is needed in order to get any prescription. Unfortunately these can't be prescribed online for legal reasons. You can try the over the counter flea and tick preventatives but they do not always work very well. The one over the counter flea and tick medication that I would recommend over the others is Frontline Gold. I hope this helps!

My new dog needs flea meds. Can I use OTC or need a vet prescription?

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