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If you put it on him prior to the bath, not likely. Read the label. Some are water proof, some are not. Give your dog a bath, wait until he's dry and then apply the flea treatment.

I have been told to wait till the next day to put it on after a bath... Apparently, this is because the flea meds are released through the dogs oil glands, and you wash the oil away when you bathe your dog.

I have also noticed that, even though it is water proof, it's not always soap proof... some of them seem to be less effective if you give your dog a bath, say, halfway or so through the month. Someone once suggested "non-detergent" soap, but I have yet to find such a thing... I usually just give him a hose down if he's that dirty, or spot wash him, avoiding the application sites as much as possible.

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12y ago

Yes that is what i would do. The flea med is for preventing the flea investation on animals

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If your cat had a flea bath, she does not need flea medications for a certain period of time. Ask the place you took her to to get the flea bath how long until it wears off. You do not need to give her flea medications until then. Although the above was correct in saying flea medication is for the prevention of fleas on your cat, it is not good for her to give her too much medication.

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Yes, but you may wash the flea medicine off, if it is a liquid that is placed on the skin of the animal.

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You should read the package instructions. It should tell you there. I always wait until the dog is dry.

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It depends. You have to see the actual medication. It states in the label whether you can bathe the cat or not.

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Put the flea medicine on when the dog is completely dry.

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Depends on the treatment. Read the directions, or check with a vet.

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Yes. You rinsed the shampoo off so its not there any more. The flea pill will continue the good work.

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