Feisty49 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) I've never heard of it until today when a friend mentioned that she uses it for her dogs to give them immediate relief from fleas. From what I've read via my research on line, it appears to be safe, but we know that not all meds are safe for Greyhounds. Does anybody use it? If so, were there negative side effects? Edited July 1, 2012 by Feisty49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 OMG yes it's MAGIC!!!!!!!!! I was dosing every 3 days while I had a full out flea genocide at home Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Totally safe. Lots of people that go to farms to pick up dogs put a shower curtain down in the truck then Capstar and watch the fleas jump off. It is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Very safe. Can be used on puppies too young for other flea prevention. Most rescue groups wind up using it, and a number of animal hospitals will use it on incoming patients who can't be bathed or have a flea spray because of health issues. You use it for immediate relief, but it's not a preventative. The thing to note: it's fleas only. Won't help with ticks. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 Thanks for the info!! I don't have a big problem with fleas right now, but where there is one, there are 100. I've done the usual cleaning, vacuuming, washing, laundry and she's on Advantix II. I also bought a natural spray today that has a pleasant odor because of the cinnamon in it, but the summer has only begun. I want to have as much in the house to battle the damn things as possible. Again, thanks for the quick input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 When I got Lady off of Craig's List she was full of fleas. The vet gave her a capstar and started her on monthly heart worm/flea meds the next day. She only weighed about 55# then. Actually, I keep it in my backpack along with a spare leash and canned (pop top) dog food. Never know when I will see a loose dog around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I use it on any emergency pick up that I do. Fleas start dying within minutes. It's not long-acting and so would not be good for a monthly thing. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Yup. Use it on GURs for track and farm dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Along with Program (monthly flea 'birth control' pill) Capstar is my preferred method of flea control. We've been using this combination for about ten years now and it works extremely well for us. We've never had a big flea problem - any time I take a dog to the vet with itching or dandruff they always check for fleas and never find any evidence - and though they do pick them up from time to time, a dose of Capstar, or at the most two doses on consecutive days, fixes the problem. If they go into kennels, I give them one either in the car or on the way home. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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