AboutKim Wingate Expertise I can answer general questions about Poodles. My specific area of expertise is Standard Poodles, but I will answer all questions about Poodles and dog related questions if I can. If I can't answer your question, I will be able to find information or someone who can.
Experience I am a Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer, who has raised Standard Poodles for over 20 years. I can answer Housebreaking questions, Obedience questions, Grooming questions, Breeding questions, and General Dog questions.
Organizations I am a member of the AKC.
Education/Credentials I have worked at several Pet stores in my area, worked for a year as a Vet Tech, was an apprentice for a Dog Trainer, and have also worked at a Grooming/Showing kennel for several months. I have also raised, shown, trained, and groomed my own Standard Poodles for over 20 years.
Expert: Kim Wingate Date: 6/8/2008 Subject: flea control
Question Do poodles react differently to flea control products. My roomates poodle does ont seem to be responding to any of the products. Any suggestions?
Answer Hello Emily,
The best product that you can use as far as flea and tick control is Frontline Plus. The best way to use it is to keep it on your dog year round. This way the product is continually keeping the fleas and ticks off your dog. When you only apply the product during the peak flea season, some fleas will build an immunity to the treatment thus causing it not to work as effectively.
When this occurs, not only will the product that you have currently been using not work, but products with similar ingredients will also not work as good.
There is a new product on the market called Promeris(sp)that will treat fleas and ticks. You can get it from your Vet. Be sure to use it according to your Vets recommendation.
I hope this helps you some. If you have other questions, please feel free to ask.
