I haven't got cats but do have dogs. Frontline is brilliant for fleas, lice and ticks. Stronghold I like because it does fleas, lice, earmites and heartworms.

Do you live in the USA? Just wanted to ask because we don't have heartworm in the UK where a lot of our members live, not being funny I hope but it might be an idea to have your location somewhere in your posts or ID on the forum. New owners outside your own country where heartworm doesn't exist might be panicked unnecessarily Just a thought! and kind regards to you

 

It certainly panicked me!

I have never heard of heartworm and was a bit worried that I ahve not been using any preventative

Are you sure it is not in the UK ??

 

It certainly panicked me!
I have never heard of heartworm and was a bit worried that I ahve not been using any preventative
Are you sure it is not in the UK ??

No, we don't have it here. But it's a serious problem in the USA.

 

we are currently using advocate which like stronhold covers fleas, worms and earmites

 

Hi you can buy stronghold at www.petcaremart.co.uk its £15.99 a pack.
My parents buy it for their cats, it costs £21.50 at the vets no perscription needed.

 

Stronghold is better,it does ear ticks too!

 

Hi you can buy stronghold at www.petcaremart.co.uk its £15.99 a pack.
My parents buy it for their cats, it costs £21.50 at the vets no perscription needed.

Stronghold is prescription only, the information on the site you linked clearly states:
This is a POM-V Product.

 

Stronghold is prescription only, the information on the site you linked clearly states:
This is a POM-V Product.

Strange my parents just ordered it and they sent it too them, they must have made a mistake.

 

i used frontline untill i got Mikki 20 months ago my vet put her on stronghold and i have used it since

viv xx

 

Stronghold works on earmites which is why our vet gave it to us for our kittens- they had a disgusting infestation when they arrived but it cleared it up in no time

 

Strange my parents just ordered it and they sent it too them, they must have made a mistake.

Petcaremart is based in Bermuda and doesn't actually ask for a prescription. Apparently it's not a strictly legit company - sadly I only heard about the complaints AFTER placing an order...

 

Since we are discussing flea and worm spot on treatments...what about Advocate?

It is prescription only in the UK but can be purchased by mail order via the web from Australia:

Pets Megastore : Advocate Kittens & Small Cats 3 Pack - discount medical supplies for pets

What are peoples views on this product? Can we legally import this and use it? I asked in another thread but got no replies

 

I always use stronghold, its not that much more expensive but you get a lot more for your money. Besides fleas, it also gets earmites and some types of worm. I have found it much better value for little extra cost.

I agree,I have never used anything else:thumbup:

 

Since we are discussing flea and worm spot on treatments...what about Advocate?

It is prescription only in the UK but can be purchased by mail order via the web from Australia:

Pets Megastore : Advocate Kittens & Small Cats 3 Pack - discount medical supplies for pets

What are peoples views on this product? Can we legally import this and use it? I asked in another thread but got no replies

I am not sure about the legalities of ordering it/shipping it from another country, but I wouldn't due to the huge counterfeit drug market as counterfeit drug are a huge growing industry, I would only get drugs from the vets or from a reputable uk based company.

 

BSH....I did look into this recently. I think that in other countries Stronghold do 2 different versions, much like Frontline here. So it may be that the one you listed ( I have not checked) is the flea only version NOT the all round flea and wormer.
Frontline has become less effective in flea prevention in recent years, well, certainly the version we can buy from Chemists etc. In my opinion, if you are going to use a treatment..buy the all rounder from the vet and do it properly otherwise risk a very itchy few weeks before you can apply a different product!
I am interested in the idea of the bombs as a house treatment as my house is due a spray with Indorex and I have a new kitten who has brought lodgers with him.....