Question 1

what is the active ingredient in Sergeant's Skip-Flea and Tick Shampoo

Accepted Answer

Promethrin & piperonyl butoxide.  Now, there was a caution against this shampoo a number of years ago, and Sergeant's was asked to take it off the market (they did so, temporarily).  The problem is that puppies under a year shouldn't be washed in it---ever.  The combo of ingredients also affects some people who inhale vapors or who were susceptible to skin irritation, and gloves are recommended for those people.  Of course, one should never "huff" any shampoo for anything, so that caution is valid (lol).  I have used this on every dog I have ever had (very old brand), and have had no problems whatsoever.  It is the ONLY thing I have ever found that can handle "Southern" insects and fleas (the problems and tenacity of the bugs in the northeast differ & this shampoo may not be needed in those areas) that are present all year around.  To further answer your questions, I found a "hotline number" (1-800-224-7387 non-emergency).  Sergeant's is the only product I will buy, if available.  A close second is the "Zodiac" brand of products, but they are more pricey.  Hope this helps.

Question 2

Q:does this really help  to get rid of my dog fleas

Accepted Answer

I've used it on my dogs for more than ten years. Trick is to lather it up in the tub, let is soak about two minutes and then rinse. It has to have a couple minutes to kill the fleas. Keep about two inches of the rinse water in the tub after the rinse and you should see dead fleas floating or sunk to the bottom after the water drains..might have to bathe again the next day to kill them all.

Question 3

How offten can u use it? I would like to rid my house and yard of them and I know it'll take a while but I have house spray and this shampoo...

Accepted Answer

My dogs were "field dogs" (filthy every week), so I washed them once a week during the summer.  I did not use a lot of the soap, just enough to lather, and did not let it on them for more than a couple of minutes before rinsing.  I used the "zodiac" line of sprays for the house and was pretty well rid of the fleas on contact (within a day).  Sergeant's used to have a flea/tick dip too and, in the beginning, used to wash them with another dog soap, then dip them once a month---that worked too, but I went to the shampoo to "streamline" the process.

Question 4

Is this shampoo to prevent fleas and ticks or to kill them once the dog has them? Also, my puppy is 7 weeks old. Can i use it on him?

Accepted Answer

Our dogs are 3 years old.  Once in a while they will pick up some fleas. This shampoo kills the fleas.  I would check with your Vet to see if it is safe to use on your puppy.  You do not want him getting sick in case it is not safe!

Sergeant's Skip-Flea and Tick Shampoo for Dogs, Clean Cotton, 18 oz

Description

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

Reviews

Common Questions