Q for Vets etc.

[Who me ?]

Simple one- are pet fleas getting immune to flea treatments. Last year, I bought spot on for my dog. it did eventually stop the problem ,along with secondary surface treatment. This year I use the left over, and it seems to have had no effect. Lexi has fleas, although we use a flea shampoo. Groomer has used flea shampoo on her this time, and I've now added another frontline treatment. Problem is that Lexi is a part Jack, so any rustling in bushes get attention. Assuming fleas are getting immune, is there a treatment that still gets to rot of problem ?

[Kes Arevo]

As far as I know, spot on treatments 'go off' if you don't use them immediately.

I've been using tablets for a few years now. Seems to work as I've had no issues at all.

The cheaper one is called 'Prazimec D or C', (D or C depending on if it's for a dog or cat).

The much more expensive one is called 'Bravecto'.

Both will do worms, parasites, fleas, ticks, etc. Dosage lasts for about 3 months,which is nice.

[Doofus]

We use Bravecto, and not seen a single flea in over two years.

Fleas love me, so I'm the bellweather for whether or not our pets have them.

[Thevet]

Also note, spot on treatments only treat the fleas on the pet, any eggs or larvae in the carpets/furniture can still hatch and attach to you or the pet......and then die if spot on used is still effective.