Dry Shampoo and Flea Meds

[RetiredProf]

I've been using a "dry" shampoo for a few weeks now on Gus--maybe once a week. It really is a nice in-between to full wet baths.

Question: I know some regular shampoos indicate that they don't interfere with topical F&T meds. What about these dry shampoos? The one I'm using for Gus has no indication on the bottle.

 

[BarbV]

I've been using a "dry" shampoo for a few weeks now on Gus--maybe once a week. It really is a nice in-between to full wet baths.

Question: I know some regular shampoos indicate that they don't interfere with topical F&T meds. What about these dry shampoos? The one I'm using for Gus has no indication on the bottle.

I wouldn't think so.

The dry shampoo's really only penetrate to the outer layers of the fur unless you really work it in.

That being said, I would wait at least 24 hours between application of topical and then any kind of wetting - I would even avoid heavy rain.