I've found only negative reviews of this product but both my local pet shops swear by it so I'm stumped.

I appreciate it's highly toxic to cats, I don't have any personally and Shadow tends not to get too close to cats anyway.

I used it last month and it's time for the next application. He was fine with it, it was a textbook application but now I've read things about it killing dogs and removing years off their lives, I'm not so sure if I should go ahead.

One self-professed veterinary surgeon says it doesn't even kill fleas... which is the whole point of this exercise

So I want to hear from the professionals if there are any out there, or even hearsay from other's vets would be good.

Frontline I hear recommended regularly but this is priced ridiculously high and apparently any potential stockists need to pay for training on it's use which to me sounds like a load of twaddle. The Spot-On is applied in exactly the same way and the instructions are clear enough, it's not rocket science.

But does it work or does it kill pets?

If they have to have training then it is probably due to health and safety
Pet shops will recommend whatever they sell

I have used bob martin and in my experience, its cr@p. It does not get rid of the fleas properly.
You are far better just buying the stuff from the vets, you will probably end up needing it even if you do use bob martin anyway. I did.

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Stay clear of Bob martins Spot on, it is ineffective as a flea treatment and it IS dangerous! If you care for your pet (which I am sure you do) buy Frontline or a similar product from a vets. Pets@home now sell Frontline, but it is locked away and you need to ask for a specially trained member of staff to sell it to you!

Frontline isn't that expensive, your pets health is worth it!

Bob Martins products could land you with vets bills in the hundreds, if an adverse reaction occurs (this is COMMON!!!) or even worse a dead dog!

I worked in a Vets surgery for several years, and unfortunately have seen this happen. Stay clear of Bob Martin wormers as well, or any supermarket (cheap) wormer. They are false ecomomy!

This is because of the chemicals/drugs involved. It used to be a prescription only item, and now can only be sold by suitably qualified people. Hence the training courses. This is to ensure correct information in regards to application and problems is given to the purchaser.

BM is a waste of money imo. Why it hasnt been pulled from the shelves is beyond me. Its highly dangerous, and ineffective.

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I am just a worthless liar.
I am just an imbecile.
I will only complicate you.
Trust in me and fall as well.
I will find a center in you.
I will chew it up and leave,
I will work to elevate you
just enough to bring you down

It simply doesnt do what it claims to!,can be unsafe and has been proven,many times on here,to cause bad allergic reactions.it is not strong enough to kill worms/fleas.only licensed veterinary products are.
pet shops endorse all the products they sell,they cannot sell all the stronger ones only available in your vets,so will not recommend themafter all they want your money to stay with them

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Spend a little extra and buy the frontline. Peace of mind is beyond value. Pets at Home sell it cheaper than the vets, the three pack is £11 cheaper than my vets.

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I agree - its false economy to buy the cheaper items - the vet quality stuff is much better in my experience and worth the extra money.

Cheaper brands have bleached my dogs hair and need applying more often - that can't be good.

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Ian

Sylvestris Kennels - Pedigree Labrador Breeders
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
www.sylvestriskennels.co.uk

There are quite a few vet's opinions on this group xx

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Not sure how much it is at P@H, but Frontline Spot On 3-pack is £15 here