How To Apply A Spot On Flea Treatment To Your Dog: PDSA Petwise Pet Health Hub

Fleas can cause all sorts of problems for our four-legged friends, which is why it’s important to stay on top of their flea treatment. PDSA vet nurse Kristiana takes us through how to apply a spot-on treatment.

[joe]

So how do you do it when your dog thinks you are trying to kill it?

[visiblyshaken]

Just done my dog and she's not happy 🤨 she's sat in the corner of the room giving me a look of disgust!

[lukain]

The Pipettes I use have 4 times the liquid and my dogs have short but dense hair which makes it tough to get it all on the skin ..

[nathangray]

For anyone wondering what to do for a difficult dog, you might check with your vet on an edible medicine like Simparica Trio. It covers heartworms too! Heartworms, hookworms, roundworms, fleas, and ticks are what it will get rid of. It's a flavored chew tab so dogs usually eat it with no issue but for ones that are more difficult- smear some xylitol free peanut butter on the tab and the dog will eat it.

[myndfulness]

The best demonstration - thank you! 💝🙏🏽

[genevievelobo]

I have a Lhasa Apso who weighs 13kgs. The vet suggested Bayer Advocate for large dogs (10kg-25kg). I am just a little confused as Lhasas are small breed dogs. Do we administer it solely depending on the weight of a dog?

[Spartan_]

I've tried using Frontline and K9 Advantix 2 and nothing seems to work for my dog.

[microxopic]

Hi, can I apply spot on on my puppy and let her roam in the house? Will that be safe for her and us?

[CalmStormRain-kxcv]

I just saw a friend of mine putting the tic and flea medicine on her dog's head. Is this dangerous? I'm not sure but she does not want the flea medication on the dog's body and fur. I don't want to say anything but I thought I'd ask you first

[patterdalezipsuzilil]

I have 2 patterdales small can I use a large dog pipet at 9 quid for 2 dogs instead of buying 2 small dog pipets at 7 quid each as I understand it's just the amount in pipet that's different

[emilyberry]

So I applied drops just yesterday and most of it was just in her hair. Will it still work? I guess I’ll find out in a few days lol

[asdfxyz]

Can we apply anti tick powder also after 5 days of applying a spot on?

[tockita]

My dogs is fearful, doesn't like the flea treatment (maybe because of the smell or the squirting sound) and has tried to bite me several times when I want to put it on.
Any tips on how to handle that?

[Mangmin.]

My vet told me to let my dog swallow. I checked the instructions and it said to apply. Please tell me should i apply or let my dog swallow? Its my first time so i need more information. Please..

[TheCitycity]

Problem is my dog shaking his body off after applying it

[terrapinflyer]

Why does everyone apply it in a downward motion? Part the fur and apply upwards to further prevent contact w the fur.

[chazzarat]

I just applied this on my dog and because she felt wet, she shook out her coat spraying the revolution through her fur on the floor and walls. So I don't think that's an effective dose today -_-

[treborkciddur]

is it safe to do on a nursing mother dog?

[uoxsdvy]

So you don't have to apply it on the whole body? Just one part??

[Chirpingcherub]

Calm dog my dog hates this gel stuff my vets gave us a flea collar instead