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I've been investigating alternatives to spot-on treatments, and found that there are oral ones. But I'm worried about introducing chemicals into his system if they're not known to be safe both in the short & long term. However, I'm also unsure about the efficacy of natural treatments and deterrents such as garlic & Billy No-Mates - reviews suggest that though they seem to work for some dogs, they don't for others. I also wonder whether using natural treatments will mean I need to attend to the environment, i.e. his beds, carpets, etc., more often, and I'm afraid that I'm just not likely to keep up with a regular regime of thorough vacuuming
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
There's also the possibility that the dose of Effipro has simply failed to work - it is a similar formulation to Frontline, for which there are several reports of resistance in fleas.
So, can anyone advise on a short-term strategy to get rid of the current fleas, both from him and from wherever else they might be lurking, and also suggest a long-term strategy, please? And also thoughts on whether the concerns about chemical treatments are overstated?