Advantage:
Advantage is a topical adulticide which is applied every 4 weeks. It is applied to
the skin on the back of the neck where it diffuses through the skin over the
rest of the body. The active ingredient
imidacloprid, kills
adult fleas on contact before they can lay eggs. As a result the fleas die
before they have a chance to bite. Advantage kills 98-100% of adult fleas within 24
hours after application. It also works to kill lice and is safe for us in
puppies and kittens over 8 weeks. Available in 4 and 6 month supply packages.
K9 Advantix:
K9
advantix is applied and works the same way as advantage, the difference is that
K9 advantix repels and kills ticks. K9 Advantix® combines imidacloprid and
permethrin to repel and kill fleas and ticks that may cross your dog's path.
Each ingredient begins to affect pests on contact, attacking parasite nerve
cells at different sites.
CAUTION: K9 Advantix is toxic to cats. If your cat actively grooms your dog, or
if they regularly are in close contact, we recommend that you to separate them
for 12 hours after application.
Program:
Program for dogs comes in a tablet form
which lasts for 4 weeks. For cats, Program comes in liquid form or as an
injectable. The liquid form is given orally which lasts for 4 weeks, and the
injectable is administered by the veterinarian and lasts for 6 months. The
active ingredient is lufenuron which works to control the flea population by interrupting the flea life
cycle. When the Adult fleas bite they ingest the product which acts
as birth control for fleas. Program will not stop you from seeing adults,
but it will stop them from laying eggs. It is safe for puppies and kittens at 6
weeks of age. Program is safe to use with other products, and can be purchased
individually.
Capstar:
Capstar is a tablet
which can be given to
both cats and dogs to kill fleas fast. One tablet will start to kill adult fleas
in 15-30 minutes lasting 24 hours in dogs and 48 hours in cats. The active
ingredient in Capstar is
nitenpyram.
This product can safely be given as often as once a day and can be used
with other flea products. It is safe for puppies and kittens at 4 weeks of age
and can be purchased individually.
Revolution:
Revolution is a topical parasiticide which is applied every 4 weeks to the skin
on the back of the neck. Revolution kills adult fleas and
prevents flea eggs from hatching for one month. The active ingredient, selemectin,
is absorbed into the bloodstream and intestinal tract. This product is also
used in the prevention of heartworm disease, ear mites, sarcoptic mange, and
ticks, and for cats in the prevention of hook worm and round worm. Must be
prescribed by the veterinarian and can be purchased individually. Safe for
puppies and kittens at 6 weeks of age.
Ovicollars:
Ovicollars release an Insect Growth Regulator (IGR), a juvenile growth
hormone unique to insects, that prohibits immature fleas from developing into
adults. These soft pliable collars are effective for 8 months on dogs and 11
months on cats. They do not kill adult fleas but are very effective at breaking
the flea lifecycle and stopping flea infestation.
Siphotrol 1000 Premise Spray:
Siphotrol
kills adults/pre-adults fleas, and ticks hidden in the home. The spray contains
a combination of two insect control ingredients. Precor, an insect growth
regulator, which effectively breaks the flea life cycle for 7 months by
preventing the flea's development into the adult biting stage. The second insect
control ingredient is permethrin which kills the adult fleas, brown dog and
American dog ticks. This product is not to be used on your pet! For the best
results, Siphotrol should be used in conjunction with another flea control
product for your pet.
Flea
Facts
Fleas lay up to 10-20 eggs per day, and will multiply to 10,000 fleas in three
months. Fleas can transmit tapeworms to your pet. They can also cause a severe
skin condition called Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). Some pets actually become
allergic to the saliva of the flea and one bite can cause severe
hypersensitivity. Typical flea allergy in dogs causes a severe itching and hair
loss at the base of your pet’s tail. Fleas will also bite people if pets are not
available.
