Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Started using VetsBest nearly a year ago to try and get off of Frontline and Advantage. Have a dog with severe flea bite allergy. The spot ons did not work well because fleas have to bite him before they die. So if there are 4 fleas and each one must get at least one bite before their demise...in addition they really are a poison and very bad for the environment as well as humans who happen to pet your treated dog. VetsBest seemed to be working as long as you apply it often; I don't think the effect lasts very long. After a number of applications I noticed that it irritated my lungs and dried out my dog's skin. Did some research. It could be the clove oil. OR It could be SLS--an industrial strength surfactant and cleaning agent for garage floors and engines, it is usually used in toothpastes and shampoos for its foaming action, BUT both of those are rinsed off. What happens if you leave it repeatedly on your or your pet's skin? Research shows that tested on small animals such as rabbits and mice, it strips the skin of oil, breaks down skin cells and caused damage to eyes!!! Why must they use so much SLS? For the foam. But VetsBest is too foamy and slimy. So I Have quit using VetsBest. I seem to be getting on top of the flea thing with diatomaceous earth everywhere, and apple cider vinegar spray and in my dog's food along with garlic. Also am going to spray with IGR, insect growth regulator which is not an insecticide, non harmful, but breaks the flea, egg cycle.