Fleas
Fleas have quickly become a year around pest, we see indoor and outdoor pets afflicted just the same. Some pets develop a hypersensitivity or allergy to flea bites. For more information about fleas, their life cycle and prevention, keep reading!
Ctenocephalides Felis - The common cat flea is the most common type of flea on pets
Flea Life Cycle
Prevention and Eradication
Medical Problems associated with fleas
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Flea Prevention Products
1. NexGard (Merial) - Canine - Monthly Soft Beef Flavoured Chewable Tablet for Dogs - for the treatment and control of flea infestations and adult ticks 2. Bravecto (Merck) - Canine - Chewable tablet given once every 12 weeks (3 months) For the treatment and control of flea and tick infestations * Must remember to administer this medication every 3 months with food, some require more frequent dosing - Coming soon for cats!! 3. Advantage II (Bayer) - Canine & Feline - monthly topical solution for control of adult fleas - contains an insecticide and IGR 4. K9 Advantix II (Bayer) - Canine - monthly topical solution - For control of fleas and adult ticks. Allows for killing on contact vs biting and has some repellant activity * Duration of protection may be shortened by shampooing, water immersion or exposure to rain. * Product is toxic to cats when ingested. 5. Revolution (Zoetis) - Canine & Feline - monthly topical solution for control of adult fleas - product is absorb systemically 6. Simparica (Zoetis) - Canine - new once monthly oral chew - new this year! for control of fleas and ticks 7. Capstar (Elanco) - Canine & Feline - once daily (Every 24 hours) oral tablet to rid adult fleas within a short time of ingestion (typically 20 minutes) 8. Credilio (Elanco) - Canine & Feline - once monthly chew for control of adult felas and ticks |