Flea Medication - Bio Spot

I applied Bio Spot on Dexter last night and a minute after applying it when we were on our way out the door for a walk he started running around the house rubbing his head and sides on the floor and carpets as if he knew it was there and was trying to rub it off (he acted this way a little when I tried the Gentle Leader on him).
During the walk he continued to rub on the carpet, sidewalk, and grass (had a little diarrea from the stress)...
I am a little worried about him... he still ate and drank so it didn't affect his appetite. But he seemed to mope a little all evening. In order to keep him from running around the house I kept him in his pen and he just layed there, moping. His late evening walk was not any better (though he didn't have diarrea anylonger)

This morning he seems to be better... still rubbing a little but happy to go out for his morning walk.

Should I bath him to take the Bio Spot off?... Has anyone else had this reaction from their dogs? I think I need to place him on some sort of flea treatment because he has been scratching a lot.

Tags: behaviour, bio, flea, medication, spot

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Permalink Reply by Sam & Shelby on July 16, 2008 at 4:14pm: I use Nature's Guardian. It says it's (and I quote) "Natural flea shampoo for dogs and puppies. Kills and repels fleas with natural ingredients, Naturally cleans and conditions, Vetrinarian tested, Safe for use around children and pets, Spice Scent." My dogs have reactions other than smelling good and having less fleas. I'm not sure if they still have fleas. They bite themselves like they do, but when I brush them witha flea comb, there's nothing there (we've used the flea comb before and I know it works). I've pulled 5 fleas out of Shelby with the comb before.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by May on July 16, 2008 at 5:28pm: Just an update: I gave Dex a bath right when I got home yesterday... a little bit of dawn to take the grease out and Rinsed, Rinsed, Rinsed... giving him an extra long soak.

He was back to his normal puppy self that evening... happy, playful, and bossy. :)
(no more rubbing along the carpets)

Thanks all! I'm going to look into the alternatives.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Amanda on July 20, 2008 at 2:58am: i haven't had very good luck with any of the otc flea controls. i started my dog chloe on a new flea pill called comfortis about 3 months ago and have had wonderful success with it. its a chewable tablet that you give to them on a full stomache. the most wonderful thing is it lasts for a month and so far has actually worked for the full month. i get it from my vet and it is only about $12 a dose.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ruth on August 14, 2008 at 5:06pm: We are going to the Vet tomorrow. I am going to ask about the Comfortis. Vet's receptionist says it's the only flea med that the doctor Guarantees. That's a big word!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nicole on July 21, 2008 at 10:14pm: Ein does not tolerate bio spot at all. It makes him itch like crazy. Lucas' mom is a retired groomer and when I asked about it, she said that she's heard of a lot of dogs having trouble with it. Personally, I would wash it off. We haven't had any trouble with Frontline, K9Advantix or Advantage (though I don't like Advantage because it seems to take longer to absorb into our dogs' skin and winds up all over our hands when we pet them). Unfortunately, they're more expensive (which is why I tried the bio spot), but none of my three dogs have had a reaction to any of them.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ruth on August 4, 2008 at 3:25pm: We have a terrible flea problem. Have tried Frontline, Frontline Plus and Advantage. Rusty is very allergic to flea bites. Got Natures Guardian this week. I like this! Rusty is a lot more comfortable. Using Hydrocortisone lotion on the sore spots.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Lisa on August 4, 2008 at 4:15pm: Certain herding breeds are highly sensitive to the main ingredient in flea meds. I know for sure shelties are - can cause seizures and other serious problems. My vet prescribed interceptor for my sheltie. I don't give my corgi anything for fleas - he already has enough problems with sensitive skin and stomach. We do daily flea checks and will only find one occasionally.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Furpants McGee on August 14, 2008 at 5:53pm: I've heard nothing but bad stories from BioSpot...Frontline used to be my favorite for my cats, but the fleas come back so quickly...I'm not sure if they are just used to it so it doesn't work as long or what...but when I got Abby, I took her to our vet and they suggested Comfortis...it's given orally so you can play with your pet right away. Abby had no allergic reaction to it and there are less chances of one because it isn't a topical "poison". AND...even better...it was only $12 for one pill, given once a month!! I'll spend $50-ish on a 3-pack of Frontline for my cats and I'm very frustrated with it's lack of working. BUT, long story short, I'd call your vet and ask what you can do about taking it "off". I believe the back of the package says you can wash your pet with mild soap and water to help lessen the reaction. But, as far as being able to give another treatment right away, your vet would be the best person to talk to about that. Good luck. I know how frustrating those little bugs can be!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on August 14, 2008 at 7:16pm: Does the Comfortis work well?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Aloha on August 14, 2008 at 7:41pm: Haven't heard anything bad about it. Can't speak from experience though. I don't think it does anything for ticks though and might only work with adult fleas (check that though I'm not 100%). I know some have been weary because it's new, and it does have a reaction for those who have pups with seizures (again not 100%, going off of memory). Again though haven't heard anything bad. Nothing like the stories there are about biospot.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ruth on August 16, 2008 at 12:33pm: We got comfortis yesterday. Just like they said the Vet guaranteed it. Rusty did not vomit, one of the possible side affects. I combed him this morning and did not find one live flea. found some dead ones. Vet said to give it with food and something with oil. (Cheese, Fish Oil). SO FAR SO GOOD; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Geri & Sidney on August 16, 2008 at 12:40pm: Cheese, that's no problem. The dogs love it!
Does it work against ticks too? Does it only kill adult fleas, and do the fleas have to bite the dog in order to die?

I guess I should read the literature, huh? I'm just excited about the new product. Frontline works great but I don't like the messy application process.; ▶ Reply to This