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Answer by J.S.First of all- since your dog is 16 years old, I would go in and see the vet just to be safe. But I would recommend bathing the dog with Tropiclean's Neem or Earthbath's Orange Peel or Euculyptus & Lavender (both of these are naturally repellant to fleas and have other soothing effects to the dogs skin) or Zodiac's Flea & Tick Conditioning Shampoo for dogs (this is probably one of the better chemically based shampoos if you feel like you actually have a flea infestation problem and want to be sure of getting them off your dog). After bathing, wait 2-3 days and apply Frontline Plus (with the appropriate dosage according to weight). It is important to wait 2-3 days because the this topical treatment uses the oil gland as a freeway to carry the product all over the dog, creating almost full coverage flea prevention. Frontline Plus acts as a neurotoxin ONLY TO THE FLEAS- while of course you don't want your dog eating the Frontline (which is why you're only supposed to apply in from the back of the neck to the shoulder blades)- the chemicals are only effective on the fleas and do an excellent job of prevention. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE CORRECT DOSAGE. Frontline Plus will kill 3 out of the 4 life stages of fleas- eggs, larva, and adults. The pupa is the hardest stage to kill because it wraps itself in cocoon type shell which requires a chemical known as linalool to break it. However, the only life stages you will find on your dog are the adults (and flea dirt, which is basically dried blood). Eggs, larva, and pupa live in the environment- carpets, wood floors, furniture, bedding, grass, dirt, etc. The neurotoxin in Frontline Plus will shut down the flea's system causing a lock-jaw type reaction...basically killing them by starvation because they can't bite your dog to eat.

As always- check with your vet. But I believe that bathing 2-3 before applying Frontline Plus and then bathing again 3-4 days after applying is the best and safest way to keep fleas off your dog.

Answer by sawboy_buck

Fleas, although small, are actually dangerous. They continue sucking blood even when full and a bad infestation can cause serious loss of blood. Puppies and kittens can die from flea-caused anemia; a 16 year-old dog can also succumb to this and that should be avoided at all costs.

One of the simplest and most effective "flea repellents" are eucalyptus leaves. For some reason fleas are averse to their smell. Bathing your dog in a mixture of 2 cups of water and a lemon or lime sliced thinly also helps keep off fleas and, like the eucalyptus leaves, smells good. If available, citronella will work even better.

If you feel that your pet or home has a bad case of flea infestation, vacuum your house thoroughly and consult your vet. Flea infestation is not a joke; your vet will know what to do in cases like these.

AnswerPlease see your vet. There is topical flea treatments and shots, and your vet is the best person to ask this question from because of the age of your dog. AnswerYou should probably use a flea and tick treatment like K9 Advantex or Frontline plus those are both strong so you have a better chance of avoiding fleas. Also make your they are treated with something to prevent fleas because if your dog ingests one it could get tapeworm and I don't know how that would effect an older dog. Also talk to your vet before you make a decision they might point you in a better direction because of the age of your dog. Answer by libelulaIf you don't want your dog to die, don't use K9 Advantex or Frontline. The are neurotoxins. Use an organic flea pesticide on the dog and also in surrounding areas, specially if your dog stays in the backyard or walks around. Cedarcide is a good option for organic pesticide and very efective. Check their web page for testimonials
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