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Flea treatments, dog

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I have tried various flea treatments, some I see a slight improvement, but over the last few months my dog has been itching.
She is due at the vets on Monday, but I find it difficult to believe that different brands of flea treatment, bought via ebay or the supermarket, do not work; whilst a vet bought treatment does work.
I havve never seen fleas on my dog, she is mostly black.
What are your experiences of treating fleas? We also have two cats.
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My suggestion would be to buy whatever the vet advises (just one dose) and then if possible, buy repeats of that drug from a reputable online supplier.
If there is any chance of fleas you need to be treating the cats at the same time otherwise that is something of a pointless exercise!
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Generally it is over winter that the problem gets worse - all the fitted carpets.
Luckily my dogs don't get them but I had a dog, long ago,in the past which had an allergic reaction to flea bites. At the time he had a flea collar- which I was told (by vet!)was essentially a waste of space.
You might look at modern dog flea collars because I think they have good track record. Seresto? just googled- lasts up to 8 months and suggests 70% Black Friday reduction. Might be worth a look
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