Frontline should be applied every 6-8 weeks for dogs for prevention against fleas, every 4 weeks if you want protection against ticks. The only difference between ordinary frontline and the combo is that combo has an environment effect on the larvae in your house. It contains the same chemical fiprinol that affects the fleas biting the dog. There is little evidence to show that there is any resistance to frontline. Usually there are fleas in teh house meaning that the dog is constantly repopulated with fleas. Using combo for its environmental effect or a household flea spray will combat this.

Fleas are the intermediate host for tapeworms so if your dog has fleas it will have worms.

Worming must be done every 3 months. All dogs have worms and they will slowly build up in the system. If your dog is a scavanger you should worm more frequently as the worms will build up quicker in his system.

Frontline and drontal can be given together as they contain different chemicals but some products will need to have a period of time between useage if they contain similar active ingrediants. Your vet will advise you accordingly.

Hi there,

Can a anyone tell me - is stronghold only avaialable from the vet?

Mine charges about £8 for worm & flea stronghold treatment - every month. I was wondering whether I could just buy it and use it myself - every penny counts!

Thanks

Advocate does fleas and worms (apart from tapeworm), and is usually available from the vets, is about £20 for 3 pipettes.

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