http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/new_flea_medication_help-59163 I just got my dog some flea medication, its the type of medication you apply from the neck to the shoulderblades, and I wanted to know if i should take him a bath first, or do i put the medication on then a bath, also whats an easy way to put the medication on without him struggling. Please and thank you. Asked by Monty en-us Copyright Dogster 2013 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:41:16 GMT Wed, May 22nd 2013, 09:41 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Dogster.com dogsters@dogster.com dogsters@dogster.com http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/new_flea_medication_help-59163#answer-163731 In most brands, you should not apply until AT LEAST 24 hours after a bath since these products work by traveling along skin oils. There is also a certain amount of time after applying before you should bathe your pet, usually several days or so, depending on the brand/type. Definitely read the directions carefully, especially if you are using an OTC product and not something purchased from your veterinarian. I would even google the brand you bought, making sure there are not an above average number of serious reactions. Some of these products do not have good track records when it comes to safety.

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]]> Sat, May 12th 2012, 22:25 GMT Sat, May 12th 2012, 15:25 GMT http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/new_flea_medication_help-59163#answer-163731 http://www.dogster.com/answers/question/new_flea_medication_help-59163#answer-163725 Bathe first. If you put the medication on first, you'd have to wait a few days for the bath. Unless the box says it's waterproof. Just have somebody hold him still, and apply the medication. Or sit down and hold him between your knees.

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